Which of the following best describes the nature of delegated powers?(1 point)

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The national government is limited to only those functions that is has been assigned in the Constitution.
The national government is limited to only those functions that is has been assigned in the Constitution.

The national government may do anything as long as a majority of the people agree.
The national government may do anything as long as a majority of the people agree.

The national government may exercise any power as long as there is no rule against it.
The national government may exercise any power as long as there is no rule against it.

The national government has the ability to veto or stop any action of a state government that it opposes.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the nature of delegated powers is:

The national government is limited to only those functions that it has been assigned in the Constitution.

This reflects the principle that the federal government's powers are enumerated and constrained by the U.S. Constitution.