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Question:

Which of these is an example of an implied power of the Federal Government?

A)to print and coin moneyB)the collection of taxesC)to provide and maintain a navyD)to establish national speed limits

Answer:

D. to establish national speed limits Implied Powers - These are powers that are NOT specifically delegated in the Constitution, but are understood to be necessary or allowed. The elastic clause or necessary and proper clause allows these by stating that Congress has the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers (art. I, sec. 8). Examples include: Hamilton's creation of the National Bank - no power to create banks is delegated the Federal Government, however it was deemed necessary and proper to form a bank to aid in Congress's power to coin money and regulate the economy. (see McCullough vs. Maryland 1819) Regulation of Railroads, Shipping, Highways - Congress is delegated the power to regulate interstate trade and as such it is implied that Congress also has the power to regulate interstate transportation by which interstate trade is made possible. (see Gibbons vs. Ogden 1824)
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