Powers of Congress Explicit and Implicit

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

• Both Expressed and Implied powers are written in the US Constitution

• Implied powers are used to carry out the Expressed powers that were written in the Constitution

• Expressed powers are used to carry out the Implied powers that were written in the Constitution

• Neither Expressed nor Implied powers are written in the US Constitution

TEI CHOOSE 3 ANSWERS: Which of the following are expressed powers?

• Regulating trade

• Collecting taxes

• Creating an army

• Establishing the EPA

• Changing the $20 bill

How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?

• to help carry out expressed powers

• to force the president to sign new legislation

• to encourage citizens to vote

• to give the government veto powers

Legislative powers NOT specifically stated in the Constitution are —

• implied

• expressed

• all powers are specifically stated

• none of the above

Although implied powers are not written specifically in the Constitution, Congress must attach it to a power already expressed. 

• True
• False

Why is it important for the Constitution to include the necessary and proper clause giving the government more power?

• to become a dictatorship
• to adapt with the times
• to oppress everyone but white land owners
• so people will revolt

Implied Powers are to be used for the good of the US citizens and if necessary can violate the Constitution.

• True
• False

Powers of Congress that are stated in the Constitution

• expressed
• reserved
• implied
• concurrent