Question

The power of congress to print money is one of the legislative

A.implied power
B.expressed power
C.inherent power
D.nonlegislative power

Answer 1

The answer is B.

The power of congress to print money is one of the legislative B.expressed power.

Express powers are those written in the United States Constitution.

It is found in Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. The fifth clause in this article and section states, "To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures;"

The Congress also has the express powers to punish counterfeiters. It is states in the 6th clause of Article 1, Section 8, "To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States;"

Answer 2

The correct answer is
B.expressed power

All things regarding commerce, coining money, currency, and negotiating trade, are regulated by the congress as parts of the expressed powers. Implied are those that are not enumerated but are accepted as official powers. Inherent are related to national borders.