Powers of the United States Congress are implemented by the United States Constitution, defined by rulings of the Supreme Court, and by its own efforts and by other factors such as history and custom.[1] It is the chief legislative body of the United States. Some powers are explicitly defined by the Constitution and are called enumerated powers; others have been assumed to exist and are called implied powers.
- ^ "Constitutional Authority Statements and the Powers of Congress: An Overview" (PDF). Congressional Research Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-06-06. Retrieved 2019-01-13.