Asked by Shivam Buheja on Jun 23, 2024
Verified
In the Constitution, the powers that are granted exclusively to the national government are called
A) reserved powers.
B) enumerated powers.
C) original powers.
D) concurrent powers.
Enumerated Powers
Specific powers granted to Congress by the United States Constitution, including the power to coin money, regulate commerce, and declare war.
Reserved Powers
Powers that are not explicitly granted to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved for the states or the people, as outlined in the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.
Concurrent Powers
Powers shared by both the federal and state governments in the United States, including the power to tax, build roads, and create lower courts.
- Absorb the constitutional underpinnings of federalism, with an emphasis on understanding the Supremacy Clause, the Tenth Amendment, and the allocation of powers as enumerated, reserved, and concurrent.
Verified Answer
SR
Shah Razzakh MohammedJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Enumerated powers, also known as expressed powers, are those specifically listed in the Constitution as belonging to the national government.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the constitutional underpinnings of federalism, with an emphasis on understanding the Supremacy Clause, the Tenth Amendment, and the allocation of powers as enumerated, reserved, and concurrent.