The United States' Constitution authorized the creation of a system of military justice.

It was generally considered that the Constitution did not authorize the government to use the people's money for foreign charity.

Since 1992 the Constitution has authorized religious gatherings and provided for "the right to build buildings for religious use."

The Constitution authorizes the President to recommend legislation, including "such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient."

"The Constitution authorizes them to prescribe the manner of choosing the electors," he said.

The Constitution specifically authorizes the national government to set binding rules for lawsuits over interstate matters.

The Constitution of 2008 specifically authorizes the government to manage public finance and the monetary system, affirming previous law.

Accordingly, the Federal Government may act only where the Constitution authorizes it to do so.

The Constitution authorizes the House to discipline its members.

The Constitution expressly authorizes the Senate to "determine the rules of its proceedings."