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What does the constitutions necessary and proper clause do?

It gives powers to Congress that allow the government to meet new challenges.


Which article are the powers of the congress listed in?

Congress' powers are listed in Article one of the Constitution. Specific powers are enumerated in section eight. Congress has expressed powers that are written in the Constitution and implied powers that are not expressed.


What document lists the expressed and implied powers that are given to Congress?

It would be impossible to list "implied powers," as they're flexible and designed to fit circumstances as they arise. Implied Powers are those not enumerated by the Constitution (but not prohibited by it, either), but necessary to carry out government functions and responsibilities that arespecifically mentioned.


What are the powers of Congress that are written into the Constitution called?

Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States lists eighteen "enumerated powers" of the Congress. The 9th and 10th Amendments, as part of the Bill of Rights, specifically limit the Congress from taking actions that are not explicitly authorized, stating that powers not listed are reserved to the People or to the States.


Why did the constitution specifically describe the powers of the Congress but remain vague about the powers of the president?

The Constitution's division of powers leaves the President with some exclusive powers as Commander-in-Chief, Congress with certain other exclusive powers, and a sort of "twilight zone" of concurrent powers. Congress also has the power to limit the powers of the President.The Constitution describes the powers of Congress more than those of the president because initially Congress was supposed to rule the country while the president didn't do much.

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What does the war powers act allow congress to do?

Allows congress to officaly declair war.


Powers inferred from the express power that allow Congress to carry out its functions are called?

implied powers


How has the doctrine of implied powers increased the powers of congress?

Implied powers allow Congress to execute anything they see as necessary and proper, and it doesn't need to fall under the expressed powers of the Constitution.


What does the constitutions necessary and proper clause do?

It gives powers to Congress that allow the government to meet new challenges.


What powers gives congress more creative avenues for expanding their powers?

Implied powers are what allow Congress to creatively expand its reach and power. Alexander Hamilton used the argument of implied powers to justify the creation of a national bank.


What power gives congress more creative avenues for expanding their powers?

Implied powers are what allow Congress to creatively expand its reach and power. Alexander Hamilton used the argument of implied powers to justify the creation of a national bank.


What do implied powers do?

Implied powers allow the congress to have more powers because they were hinted in the consitution. Such as when they are allowed to make banks because of the power they have to manage money. It is implied that they can have a national bank.


Which document states the powers of congress?

The Constitution states the powers of Congress.


What clause that allows congress to have unlisted powers?

Unlisted powers of congress


What does powers denied congress mean?

it means the powers congress doesnt have -elizabeth :)


Are all powers of congress specifically listed in the constitution expressed powers or reserved powers?

Expressed powers are powers of Congress specifically listed in the Constitution.


What are the powers that congress has that are not stated explicitly in the US Constitution?

These powers are referred to as implied powers, powers that are not explicitly granted to Congress in the U.S. Constitution. The opposite would be expressed powers.