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What enumerated powers are listed in Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution? Choose three correct answers.

The federal government has the power to tax US citizens.

The federal government has the power to create rules related to citizenship.

The federal government has the power to imprison citizens for any reason.

The federal government has the power to tax foreign citizens.

The federal government has the power to declare war.

Which statement best compares enumerated and implied powers?

Enumerated powers are suggested by the Constitution, while implied powers are directly stated.

Collecting taxes is an implied power, while declaring war is an enumerated power.

Enumerated powers are directly stated in the Constitution, while implied powers are only suggested.

Creating rules for citizenship is an implied power, while creating the IRS is an enumerated power.

What does the Supremacy Clause say about the power of the federal government?

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

State governments have more power than the federal government.

State and federal governments share all powers in the United States.

Federal laws are more powerful than the Constitution.

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