Amer. Gov.: Types of Powers in Government

Inferred Powers

- Powers not explicitly given to the government
- Article 1, section 8, clause 18 (necessary and proper clause)

Reserved Powers

- Powers reserved to the states and not shared by the federal government

Delegated Powers

- Given to / delegated to the government by the Constitution
- Article 1, section 8, clauses 1-17 lists the delegated powers the government has

Supremacy Clause

- Establishes the national government and the Constitution as being above state laws / being the supreme law of the land

Necessary and Proper Clause

- The ability for the government to make laws necessary and proper to execute their powers

Inherent Powers

- Powers necessary to performing government duties