what is the constitutional basis for the expressed powers of the federal government?

A. they were assumed by the writers of the Constitution to be necessary for the government to function.
B. They are directly listed in the Constitution.
C. They are spelled out in the Bill of Rights.
D. They are allowed by the necessary and proper clause of the Constitution.

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Answer:

B. They are directly listed in the Constitution.

Explanation:

The "Expressed Powers", also called "Delegated Powers", are those powers of the government that are specifically listed in Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. There's a total of 27 powers, some of them include to coin money, declare war, provide for an army and a navy, to establish post offices and post roads and to promote the progress of science and useful arts.

Answer: b

Explanation:

Answer Details

Grade: High School

Subject: History

Chapter: United States Legislature

Keywords: Constitutional agreement, Federal government, United States, Article of Confederation, ratification, branch, bicameral division, The House of Representatives, Senate, Article