The powers of Congress have grown tremendously since its inception due in part to the Framers' intent to make its powers as wide-reaching as possible.

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The Framers of the Constitution intentionally designed Congress with enumerated powers, limiting its scope to those powers expressly listed in the Constitution or necessary and proper to execute them. The growth in Congressional power over time has been more a result of broad interpretations of these powers, especially the Commerce Clause and the Necessary and Proper Clause, rather than an original intent to make its powers wide-reaching.

The Powers of Congress Have Grown Tremendously Since Its Inception