Question

the following items are some powers of congress. based on the list above, sort them into expressed and implied powers.
deciding how much to tax people setting a minimum wage
building public housing opening a new post office
expressed powers implied powers

Explanation:

Expressed powers of Congress are those explicitly stated in the Constitution. Deciding tax rates (related to the power to tax) and opening post offices (postal power) are expressed. Implied powers are derived from expressed powers via the Necessary and Proper Clause. Setting minimum wage (implied from commerce power) and building public housing (implied from general welfare and other powers) are implied.

Answer:

Expressed powers:

• deciding how much to tax people
• opening a new post office

Implied powers:

• setting a minimum wage
• building public housing