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What are the powers of Congress that are written into the Constitution called?
Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States lists eighteen "enumerated powers" of the Congress. The 9th and 10th Amendments, as part of the Bill of Rights, specifically limit the Congress from taking actions that are not explicitly authorized, stating that powers not listed are reserved to the People or to the States.
What are expressed powers know as?
expressed powers-powers given to congress IN THE CONSTITUTION hope that helps! xoxo
Definition of implied power?
Are powers given to the Congress that are general
What BEST describes the term enumerated powers?
Enumerated powers are specific powers granted to Congress by the Constitution.
Which government is the government of enumerated poowers?
The enumerated powers are those powers given to the Legislative Branch of government, which is Congress.
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