Question

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

Explanation:

• Expressed powers are those explicitly stated in the Constitution. Opening a new post office (related to the Postal Clause) and deciding how much to tax people (related to the Taxing and Spending Clause) are directly granted to Congress in the Constitution.
• Implied powers are derived from the Necessary and Proper Clause, allowing Congress to take actions not explicitly listed but needed to carry out expressed powers. Building public housing and setting a minimum wage are not directly stated in the Constitution but are implied as part of Congress's ability to regulate commerce, promote general welfare, etc.

Answer:

• Expressed powers: opening a new post office, deciding how much to tax people
• Implied powers: building public housing, setting a minimum wage