Question

What is the main difference between implied powers and expressed powers?

a. implied powers are written in the Constitution and express powers are agreed upon
b. implied powers are generally agreed upon and express powers are written in the Constitution
c. express powers are decided by popular vote and implied powers are decided by the electoral college
d. express powers are decided by military tribunal and implied powers are decided by the courts

Answer 1

The expressed powers are powers which are explicitly mentioned (typically in the constitution) and the implied powers are generally the powers that are needed to fulfill the obligations or to use the expressed powers, but which are not explicitly mentioned anywhere. Therefore the correct answer is:
b. implied powers are generally agreed upon and express powers are written in the Constitution