Article i, section 8 of the constitution describes what kind of congressional powers?

a)proper
b)expressed
c)reserved
d)necessary

The correct answer is option B - Expressed powers.

There are three different types of Congressional Powers:

-Implied Powers: Although they are not listed in the Constitution they are necessary to carry out the expressed powers that are listed.

- Expressed Powers: they are a very specific set of powers  listed in the Constitution, more precisely in Article I, Section 8

- Reserved Powers: they are "reserved" for the states. Although they are not named specifically, they are guaranteed by the tenth amendment.

Expressed Powers

Further Explanation:

According to article 1, section 8, the U.S. Constitution defines the rights of Congress. The Constitution lays out what kind of rights a branch has. Congress has the authority to collect taxes, declare war etc, Congress is the mean legislative body of the United States. There are two types of power. Powers which are explicitly defined a known as enumerated powers and the powers which are assumed to exist are known as implied powers.  

The general powers of Congress are defined in article 1 of the US Constitution. Additional powers are granted to Congress through constitutional amendments. The implied powers of Congress are derived from necessary and Proper Clause mentioned in the constitution. Congress has financial and budgetary powers like power to levy and collect taxes, to pay debts, provide for the general welfare and defense mechanism of the United States.  

The power of taxation was increased through the 16th amendment in 1913 that included income taxes as well. The Congress also has the power to appropriate funds.  This power ensures a check on the executive branch. It regulates commerce, foreign relations. Congress plays an important role in national defense like to wage a war, maintain the armed forces, making rules for the military. Congress has the power to build post offices, post roads, and issue patents.  

Article four grants power to Congress to allow new states admission into the union.

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Chapter: U.S.A. Constitution.

Subject: Social Science

Keywords:

Enumerated powers, Implied Powers, necessary and proper clause, financial and budgetary powers, income taxes, national defence.

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