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Enumerated power is a political power specifically delegated to a governmental branch by a constitution. It is a governmental power that is described in a foundation document such as a constitution.
Congress is given 27 specific powers under Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution. These are commonly known as the enumerated powers, and they cover such areas as the rights to collect taxes, regulate foreign and domestic commerce, coin money, declare war, support an army and navy, and establish lower federal courts.