U.S. Citizenship Civics TestSystem of GovernmentEasy
An immigrant is studying the U.S. government and learns about the specific powers granted to Congress. Which of the following is an example of an 'expressed power' of the U.S. Congress?
- AConducting local elections
- BCoining money
- CEstablishing public schools
- DIssuing driver's licenses
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Coining money
Expressed powers are those explicitly listed in the U.S. Constitution, primarily in Article I, Section 8, as powers of Congress. Coining money is one such power.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Conducting local elections is a reserved power of the states.
- C. Establishing public schools is generally a reserved power of the states.
- D. Issuing driver's licenses is a reserved power of the states.
Expressed Powers of Congress
Specific powers granted to the U.S. Congress, explicitly listed in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.
- Also known as 'enumerated powers.'
- Examples include declaring war, regulating interstate commerce, and raising an army.
- These powers define the scope of congressional authority.
Memory trick: Expressed powers are 'explicitly' written.