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

A. The national government has the ability to veto or stop any action of a state government that it opposes.
B. The national government is limited to only those functions that is has been assigned in the Constitution.
C. The national government may exercise any power as long as there is no rule against it.
D. The national government may do anything as long as a majority of the people agree.

1 answer

The best description of the nature of delegated powers is:

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

Delegated powers, also known as enumerated powers, are those specifically granted to the national government by the Constitution, limiting its authority to those functions.