Question

Congress' ability to maintain buildings, equipment, resources, etc. is considered what kind of power?
inherent power
expressed power
implied power
oversight power

Answer 1

Congress' ability to maintain buildings, equipment, resources, etc. is considered an **implied power**. Implied powers are those not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary to carry out the expressed powers. This is derived from the Necessary and Proper Clause (also known as the Elastic Clause) found in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, which allows Congress to make laws that are necessary and proper for executing its enumerated powers.