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What is the difference between enumerated and implied powers?

Only implied powers are directly stated in the US Constitution.
Only enumerated powers allow the government to make laws.
Only implied powers allow the government to make laws.
Only enumerated powers are directly stated in the US Constitution.

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An enumerated power is one that is given explicitly by the constitution.

Implied powers are assumed by the exercise of the enumerated powers

This means that the answer is D - Only enumerated powers are directly stated in the US Constitution. This is because, as I mentioned earlier, the enumerated powers are explicitly stated, while Implied powers are outlined and assumed based off the enumerated powers.

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