The U. S. Constitution gives three types of specific powers to the federal government as follows:
- Delegated Powers
- Implied Powers
- Inherent Powers
Step-by-step explanation:
The federal government was established in with an aim to avoid tyranny, experiment new programs and allowing more participation of common people in politics that may help the country excel.
To accomplish the aims, the constitution sanction a certain set of rules and regulations or what we can term as "Powers" to the federal government as follows;
Delegated Powers
Includes the power to coin money, declare war, raise the armed forces, and regulate commerce
Implied Powers
These powers are not specifically stated in the constitution but termed as "necessary and proper" such as making laws that are necessary and proper for the welfare of the country
Inherent Powers
These powers are not specified in the constitution but grows out of the requirements. Besides this, the constitution also mentioned some reserved powers that are guaranteed by the Tenth Amendment.