Which action is an example of an implied power of Congress? A. passing a tax law
B. establishing the Bank of the United States
C. fixing the standards of weights and measures
D. establishing post offices
E. declaring war
Which action is an example of an implied power of Congress? A. passing a tax law
B. establishing the Bank of the United States
C. fixing the standards of weights and measures
D. establishing post offices
E. declaring war
The correct answer is B. establishing the Bank of the United States.
Explanation: Implied powers are those not explicitly listed in the Constitution but suggested through the Necessary and Proper Clause. The establishment of a national bank is not directly mentioned in the Constitution but is considered an implied power necessary for managing the nation’s finances and executing other powers granted to Congress.