Question

which of the following statements best hypothesizes why the constitution provides for expressed powers? (1 poi
congress needed sufficient power to govern, but not unlimited power.
congress needed the power to pass laws involving taxation.
congress needed the power to add amendments to the constitution in the future.
congress needed unlimited power, so the framers provided for that.

Explanation:

The U.S. Constitution was designed with a system of checks - and - balances. Expressed powers give Congress enough power to govern effectively but also limit its authority to prevent abuse. The power to tax is just one of the expressed powers, adding amendments is a different process not the main reason for expressed powers, and the Framers did not want to give Congress unlimited power.

Answer:

Congress needed sufficient power to govern, but not unlimited power.