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Implied Powers
Powers inferred from the express powers that allow Congress to carry out its functions. Examples: 1. Income Tax 2. Getting rid of the penny 3. Military Draft
Delegated Powers
Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money. Examples: The power to coin money. regulate commerce with foreign nations. regulate interstate commerce
Enumerated Powers (expressed or codified)
Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; including the power to collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce, and declare war. Examples: Powers 1. Taxing 2. Coin & Print Money 3. Declare War 4. Establish Post Offices and post Roads
Concurrent Powers
Powers that the Constitution gives to both the national and state governments, such as the power to levy taxes. Examples: the power to tax, build roads, establish bankruptcy laws, and to create lower courts
Reserved Powers
Powers given to the state government alone. Examples: regulate trade, marriage laws, conduct elections, establish local governments.