What is another name for federal government powers?

The term "expressed powers" refers specifically to the powers that are explicitly granted to the federal government by the Constitution. These powers are clearly outlined in Article I, Section 8, and include abilities such as the power to levy taxes, declare war, and regulate interstate commerce. The clarity of these powers sets apart expressed powers from others, which may not be as directly mentioned or specifically defined.

In contrast, implied powers are those not explicitly stated but derived from the expressed powers, allowing the federal government to carry out its functions through necessary and proper means. Reserved powers are those that are kept by the states rather than granted to the federal government. Concurrent powers are shared by both federal and state governments, such as the ability to tax. Each of these different categories illustrates various dynamics of governmental authority, but expressed powers are the ones directly assigned to the federal government through constitutional text.