Powers of the federal government that are not explicitly listed but instead are inferred from the necessary and proper clause are called ____ powers.

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The powers of the federal government that are inferred from the necessary and proper clause are called implied powers. The necessary and proper clause, also known as the elastic clause, gives Congress the power to make all laws deemed necessary and proper for carrying out the powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution. The implied powers are those that are not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, but are necessary for the federal government to effectively exercise its enumerated powers.

Powers of the Federal Government That Are Not Explicitly Listed