Types of Powers in Government

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Enumerated Powers

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Powers specifically listed in the Constitution as belonging to the federal government.

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Reserved Powers

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Powers that are not granted to the federal government by the Constitution, and are therefore reserved for the states.

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Concurrent Powers

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Powers shared by both the federal and state governments.

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Implied Powers

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Powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution but are necessary for the government to do its job.

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Delegated Powers

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Powers specifically assigned to the federal government by the Constitution.

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Explicit Powers

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Powers that are clearly and specifically outlined in the Constitution.

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Inherent Powers

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Powers that are not explicitly listed in the Constitution but are necessary for the President and Congress to fulfill their duties.

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Prohibited Powers

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Powers that are denied to the federal government, state governments, or both; these are explicitly listed in the Constitution.

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Supremacy Clause

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A clause in the Constitution stating that federal law is the "supreme law of the land," meaning it takes precedence over state laws.

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Necessary and Proper Clause

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A clause in the Constitution that grants Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers.