Grandpa, what powers are spelled out in the constitution again?
Hmm, they are called expressed powers. One of the powers that is spelled out in the constitution is declaring war.
Also Grandpa, what makes the president the Commander and chief of the air force? I know that being Commander and chief of the army and navy is written in the constitution, but I don't see Commander and chief of the air force.
That is an example of an implied power, it is not written in the constitution, but it is suggested.
Are there any other powers you can tell me about?
Yes, inherent powers are not written in the constitution, but are necessary for a president to fulfill his duty. An example of an inherent power is regulating immigration.
Ohhh, that makes sense. This is very interesting Grandpa.
Concurrent powers also exist. These are political powers shared by both national and state governments. An example is building roads.
Lastly, reserved powers are state powers. These include regulating trade and setting up federal courts.
Wow, thank you for this government lesson today. I learned a lot. Thank you Grandpa.