Question

What is an enumerated power of Congress?

Answer 1

Correct answer choice is :

A) A power specifically named in the Constitution

Explanation:

The Constitution forms a Federal Government of specified powers. For the first time in sixty years the Court decided that in forming a federal law, Congress had passed the power conferred to it by the Commerce Clause. Congress also has implied powers that are set forth and executed through the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution,

Answer 2

Answer:

A. A power specifically named in the Constitution

Explanation:

The enumerated powers refers to the powers granted to the government, more specifically to the Congress, that are listed in Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. To declare war, to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States, to borrow money, to regulate international and inter-state commerce, to coin money, to establish post offices and post roads and to provide and maintain a navy are all example of enumerated powers.