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Match the term to the best description

Concurrent Powers:
Denied Powers:
Implied Powers:
Reserved Powers:
Enumerated Powers:

Powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution but are considered necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the federal government.
These powers are derived from the elastic clause.
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Powers are the powers specifically listed in the Constitution as belonging to the federal government. These powers are explicitly stated.
Powers that are explicitly prohibited to the federal government, state governments, or both. The Constitution outlines these powers that cannot be exercised.
Powers that are not specifically delegated to the federal government by the Constitution and are reserved for the states.
Powers shared by both the federal and state governments. Both levels of government have the authority to regulate and legislate on these matters.

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Here are the terms matched to their best descriptions:

  • Concurrent Powers: Powers shared by both the federal and state governments. Both levels of government have the authority to regulate and legislate on these matters.

  • Denied Powers: Powers that are explicitly prohibited to the federal government, state governments, or both. The Constitution outlines these powers that cannot be exercised.

  • Implied Powers: Powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution but are considered necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the federal government. These powers are derived from the elastic clause.

  • Reserved Powers: Powers that are not specifically delegated to the federal government by the Constitution and are reserved for the states.

  • Enumerated Powers: Powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution as belonging to the federal government. These powers are explicitly stated.