The U.S. Constitution created a federal government of enumerated powers, and legislation enacted by Congress must be based on a specific power the Constitution grants to the federal government or be reasonably necessary for carrying out an enumerated power.

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The U.S. Constitution establishes a federal government with powers specifically listed (enumerated) in the document, and Congress can only legislate based on these powers or if it is necessary to implement them, as per the Necessary and Proper Clause.

The US Constitution Created a Federal Government of Enumerated Powers, and and Legislation