Question

Under the Constitution, the United States’ central government has three types of powers:


expressed, implied, and understood.


expressed, implied, and inherent.


executive, legislative, and judicial.


national, local, and international.

Answer 1

Under the Constitution, the United States’ central government has three types of powers: **expressed, implied, and inherent.**

- **Expressed powers** are those explicitly stated in the Constitution.
- **Implied powers** are not specifically stated but are inferred from the expressed powers.
- **Inherent powers** are those that are not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution but are necessary for the government to function effectively.