The Constitution lists all of the federal government’s powers.
If it’s not on the list, the Feds can’t do it.
Period.
For More Information
The Nature of the Federal Government
The General Welfare Clause Is Not a Blank Check
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He is from the original home of the Principles of '98 - Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida. See his blog archive here and his article archive here.He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty., and Constitution Owner's Manual. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE
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