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What are powers given only to the federal government called?

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The Constitution assigns express(ed) powers to the federal government. Those that can't be shared with the states are called exclusive powers.

Some examples include the right to:

Coin money, regulate currency, set standards of weights and measures
Declare war
Raise an army and navy
Negotiate treaties and conduct foreign affairs

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