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Term: Enumerated Powers

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Enumerated powers refer to the specific powers granted to the government by the Constitution of a country.

Sense 1:

• Definition: In the United States, enumerated powers are the powers specifically listed in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution that are granted to Congress.
• Example Sentence: According to the U.S. Constitution, some examples of enumerated powers include the power to declare war, levy taxes, and regulate commerce.

Sense 2:

• Definition: Enumerated powers can also refer to the powers explicitly given to the government in the constitutions of other countries.
• Example Sentence: In the new constitution, the federal government's enumerated powers include the authority to establish a national bank and impose tariffs.

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