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In Social Studies / College | 2025-07-07

The Constitution did not give Congress the authority to establish the Internal Revenue Service. Congress did so, however, to implement its power to "lay and collect taxes." This is an example of which of the following types of power?
A. Implied
B. Delegated
C. Reserved
D. Expressed

Asked by emily3841

Answer (2)

The creation of the Internal Revenue Service relates to Congress's power to 'lay and collect taxes', which is an example of implied powers. Implied powers allow Congress to take actions that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary to implement its expressed powers. Thus, the IRS is an example of how implied powers support expressed powers like taxation. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

The creation of the IRS illustrates Congress's implied powers, which allow it to take necessary actions not explicitly stated in the Constitution to enforce its expressed powers, like taxation. The IRS was established to facilitate the efficient collection of taxes, demonstrating the practical function of implied powers. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Implied.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-13