In order for the federal government to perform the functions that are expressly delegated to it, it is assumed that it has certain powers. What are these powers called?

Implied Powers.

Explanation:

* The federal government is a national government which is considered as divider of power between the small and local government and the large and strong government.

* The federal government has some specific powers which are known as implied powers and expressed power also. Federal Government is responsible to set up post offices, managing the commercial and economical level of the Nation, maintaining the army force, declaration of the war, etc.

on december 1, 1774, the continental association was created to boycott all contact with british goods. by reversing the economic sanctions placed on the colonists, the delegates hoped britain would repeal its intolerable acts.