Question

powers of the national government that are specifically given in the constitution are ____________.

a. implied powers

b. denied powers

c. enumerated powers

d. reserved powers

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• A. Implied powers: These are not specifically given but inferred (e.g., from the "necessary and proper" clause), so incorrect.
• B. Denied powers: These are powers the government is forbidden from using, not granted, so incorrect.
• C. Enumerated powers: These are powers of the national government explicitly listed (enumerated) in the Constitution (e.g., power to tax, coin money), matching the question’s description.
• D. Reserved powers: These are powers reserved for the states (10th Amendment), not the national government’s specific Constitutional grants, so incorrect.

Answer:

C. Enumerated powers