powers denied to congress

-This provision was a part of the commerce compromise made by the farmers in 1787. Congress has the power to tax imported goods, however.

-All ports within the US must be treated alike by congress as it exercises it's taxing and commerce powers. Congress cannot tax goods sent by water from one state to another.

-This provision, preventing the establishment of a nobility, reflects the principle that "all men are created equal." It was also intended to discourage foreign attempts to bribe or otherwise corrupt officers of the government.