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How do Expressed Powers differ from Implied Powers? What are Examples of each?

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Expressed powers are the powers clearly granted to the President in the Constitution. However, Implied powers are not stated in the constitution but instead are created under the necessary and proper judgement through congress.

Examples of expressed powers:

Declare war

Levy taxes

Regulate commerce

Control immigration

Establish bankruptcy legislation

Create a national post office

Provide patents

Organize federal courts (except the Supreme Court)

Raise armies

Govern Washington, D.C.

Acquire lands for federal use

Enact the Necessary and Proper Clause

Implied powers:

Make treaties

Pardon criminals

Command the armed forces

Appoint top officials, including Supreme Court justices

Approve or veto acts of Congress

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