What are Denied powers in the government?

Denied powers are those powers that are explicitly prohibited to both the federal and state governments by the U.S. Constitution. For example, the federal government cannot tax state exports, and states cannot enter into treaties with foreign nations. These restrictions are intended to maintain a balance of power and protect individual rights by preventing any level of government from overstepping its authority. Denied powers help ensure that certain fundamental principles, such as federalism and the separation of powers, are upheld.