The specific powers granted to congress in article I, Section 8 of the US constitution are called the the expressed powers. These powers are those that were written specifically in the constitution. Also called enumerated powers or delegated powers. The framers of the constitution had laid specific powers for each branch to have a clear communication between them. In article I, it addresses one of the branches of the government which is the legislative branch. In section 8, the first expressed power regarding taxation is can be found. It says that the Congress has the power or the right to impose and collect taxes, imposts and excises, and duties.
