What are the implied powers of Congress?
What are the implied powers of Congress? Implied powers come from the Constitution's “Elastic Clause,” which grants Congress power to pass any laws considered “necessary and proper” for effectively exercising its “enumerated” powers. Laws enacted under the implied powers doctrine and justified by the Elastic Clause are often controversial and hotly debated. What are 5 implied powers? Terms in this set (19)to borrow money. establish federal reserve system of banks. to lay and collect. punish tax evaders. to regulate (license) the sale of commodities (such as alcohol) and outlaw the use of others (such as narcotics) require states to meet...