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Federalism in the Constitution

Question 1 • SVHS US Government $FA

Expressed powers are those that are

Answer
A
specifically granted in the Constitution.
B
held by both the federal government and the states.
C
considered the basis for the “necessary and proper” clause.
D
inferior compared to powers directly given by Congress.

Explanation

Expressed powers, also called enumerated powers, are specifically listed and granted to the federal government in the Constitution. For example, the Constitution gives Congress the power to coin money and regulate interstate commerce. Therefore, the correct choice is “specifically granted in the Constitution.”

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