The most important powers include the power to tax, to borrow money, to regulate commerce and currency, to declare war, and to raise armies and maintain the navy. These powers give Congress the authority to set policy on the most basic matters of war and peace. Congress's other expressed powers are wide-ranging, including: And, last but definitely not least: 1  Article I, Section 8 of Constitution lists 27 expressed powers of Congress. 2  Include power to declare war, levy taxes, regulate commerce and currency. 3  The power to establish rules to allow foreign-born immigrants to become citizens of the United States.
WHERE IS YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK? Yosemite, one of eight National Parks in California, is located about 200 miles south east of San Francisco. Nestled among the Sierra Nevada Mountains, it is approximately a 4-5 hour drive to reach the park. Most international travelers would be wise to fly through San Francisco.
Add a little luxury to your Yosemite vacation when you reserve your stay at Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, California. Yosemite National Park is in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, approximately 185 miles east of San Francisco and 360 miles north of Los Angeles. The closest town is Mariposa on CA 140, which is 30 miles west of Yosemite Valley. Watch Out for Road Closures. From November through May, the Tioga Road (which crosses the Sierra Nevada between US 395 and CA 120), is usually closed due to heavy snow. For current California highway conditions, call 800.427.7623 when inside California or Nevada, or 916.445.7623 when elsewhere.