Enumerated and Implied Powers Quiz

Which of the following is an example of an enumerated power of Congress?

• The power to declare war

• The power to establish a national bank

• The power to issue driver's licenses

• The power to create public schools

What does the Necessary and Proper Clause allow Congress to do?

• Only pass laws that are explicitly listed in the Constitution

• Pass any laws deemed necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers

• Override state laws at any time

• Govern territories outside of the United States

Which of the following is an example of an implied power?

• The power to tax

• The power to regulate immigration

• The power to coin money

• The power to create a federal bank

Where in the Constitution are the enumerated powers of Congress found?

• The Preamble

• Article I, Section 8

• The Bill of Rights

• The Necessary and Proper Clause

The power to establish post offices is what type of power?

• Implied power

• Enumerated power

• Reserved power

• Concurrent power

Which clause of the Constitution is often used to justify implied powers?

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Commerce Clause

• The Necessary and Proper Clause

• The Full Faith and Credit Clause

The power to regulate commerce with foreign nations is an example of:

• An implied power

• An enumerated power

• A reserved power

• A concurrent power

Which of the following powers would be considered an implied power under the Necessary and Proper Clause?

• The power to levy taxes

• The power to regulate the Internet

• The power to declare war

• The power to coin money

The Tenth Amendment is most closely related to which of the following concepts?

• Enumerated powers

• Implied powers

• Reserved powers

• Concurrent powers

Which of the following is NOT an enumerated power of the federal government?

• To establish and maintain an army and navy

• To regulate trade between states

• To create public school systems

• To coin money