which of the following is an implied power of Congress?

Question

a. the power to regulate the sales of tobacco in the states

b. the power to increase taxes on the wealthiest 1%

c. the power to put the president on a high crimes

d. the power to override a presidential veto

Answer 1

The implied power of Congress from the options provided is:

a. the power to regulate the sales of tobacco in the states.

Implied powers are those not explicitly listed in the Constitution but are inferred from the Elastic Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18), allowing Congress to make laws that are necessary and proper to execute its enumerated powers. Regulating tobacco sales could be seen as an exercise of Congress's powers related to regulating interstate commerce and promoting public health.

The other options pertain to powers that are either explicit in the Constitution or not typically considered implied powers.