Expressed or Implied? Powers of Congress – Flashcards
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expressed powers
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powers that congress has that are specifically listed in the constitution, also known as enumerated powers, delegated powers
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implied powers
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powers not specifically listed in the Constitution, but are necessary to carry out the expressed powers in the constitution, like the power of Congress to establish a bank
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necessary and proper clause
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Clause of the Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) setting forth the implied powers of Congress. It states that Congress, in addition to its expressed powers, has the right to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out all powers the Constitution lists for them
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necessary and proper clause
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Clause of the Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) setting forth the implied powers of Congress. It states that Congress, in addition to its expressed powers, has the right to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out all powers the Constitution lists for them
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elastic clause
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another way to say necessary and proper clause
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collect taxes
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expressed
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borrow money
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coin, print, regulate money
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raise, support, and regulate army and navy
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declare war
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establish laws of naturalization
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support public schools, welfare programs, public housing, etc.
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implied (from the collect taxes power)
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right to draft people or armed services
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implied (from the raise, support, regulate army and navy power)
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build bases for the army, navy, air force
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implied (from declare war power)
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limit number of immigrants in U.S.
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implied (from establish laws of naturalization)
