Question

Which action is an example of an implied power of Congress? A. passing a tax law B. establishing the Bank of the United States C. fixing the standards of weights and measures D. establishing post offices E. declaring war

Answer 1

B is the answer, the answer is B

Answer 2

Answer:

B) Establishing the Bank of the United States.

Explanation:

An implied power is one that is not written directly into the US Constitution. However, it can be interepreted that Congress should have this power based on the writing of the Constitution.

Implementing taxes, establishing post offices, and declaring wars are all examples of expressed powers. Expressed powers refer to responsiblities that are written directly into the Constitution and specifically given to Congres perform.