Question

all of the following are examples of implied powers except: a. creating an air force b. building and funding interstate highways c. regulating televisions broadcasting d. creating a national guard please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Implied powers are powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are reasonably necessary to execute the enumerated powers. The National Guard is related to the militia clause (enumerated power in Article I, Section 8, Clause 15: “To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions”). Creating an Air Force (derived from the power to raise and support armies - enumerated power to maintain military forces, and the Air Force is a modern - day military branch), building interstate highways (related to the commerce clause - power to regulate interstate commerce, as highways facilitate interstate trade), and regulating television broadcasting (related to the commerce clause - as television signals cross state lines, it's a form of interstate communication/ commerce regulation) are implied powers.

Answer:

D. creating a national guard