Question

most of article 1, section 8 of the constitution describes what kind of congressional powers?

Answer 1

Answer:

Powers of Congress. To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

Answer 2

Expressed/Implied Powers

Explanation:

• The power of Congress is specified in section 8. It includes many specified powers, including the power to impose taxes and duties and tariffs on the "general welfare" of the US, the power to control the foreign and inter-state trade, the power to borrow money, the power to enforce naturalization legislation, the power to coin and to regulate money, the power to raise and support military forces, the power to establish federal courts lower to the Supreme Court, and the power to declare war.
• Section 8 also gives Congress the power to c establish a federal district to serve as the national capital, and gives Congress the exclusive right to manage the district. In addition to the various powers mentioned, Section 8 grants the Congress authority to legislate and enforce the enumerated rights and privileges vested on it.