The thing that the quoted text demonstrate about the powers of government is that D. Some powers are expressly given to the federal government under the Constitution.
What are the powers of the federal government?
Among these were the following: to levy and collect taxes; to settle debts and borrow funds; to control trade; to mint money; to create post offices; to safeguard copyrights and patents; to set up subordinate courts; to declare war; and to build and maintain an Army and Navy.
The Constitution's Article I, Section 8 grants the national government specific authority over elections. This includes the capacity to create money, conduct business, declare war, assemble and maintain a military force, and establish a post office.
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The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States.
What does the quoted text demonstrate about the powers of government?
A. All powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states.
B. Some powers in the United States are shared between state and federal governments.
C. If a power is not explicitly held by the federal government, it is reserved for the states or the people.
D. Some powers are expressly given to the federal government under the Constitution.