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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.
This clause is the source of Implied Powers ; Enumerated Powers are specifically mentioned and defined in the Constitution ; Implied Powers are not specifically granted by the Constitution; Congress has the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution These powers were heavily used in the court case McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) Chief Justice John Marshall held that Congress had certain implied powers along with the enumerated powers already found in the Constitution