Powers given explicitly to the national government and listed in the Constitution are known as ________.

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Delegated powers, also known as enumerated powers, are those powers explicitly given to the national government in the Constitution, such as the power to regulate interstate commerce and the power to declare war. Implied powers, inherent powers, reserve powers, and concurrent powers are not explicitly listed in the Constitution.

Powers Given Explicitly to the National Government and Listed in the Constitution