Federal powers beyond those specifically enumerated in the U.S. Constitution; the Federalists argued that the “elastic clause'' of Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution implicitly gave the federal government broad powers, while the Antifederalists held that the federal government's powers were explicitly limited by the Constitution.
powers not specifically listed in the Constitution, which the national government requires to carry out expressed powers
those delegated powers of the National Government implied by (inferred from) the expressed powers
Powers that are not clearly defined in the Constitution, but, by implication, are granted to the government. Those who believe in the existence of such powers favor a "loose" interpretation of the Constitution, whereas those who hold that the Constitution authorizes nothing that is not spelled out specifically follow a "strict" interpretation.
Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but which are suggested or implied by the "general welfare," "necessary & proper," and commerce clauses in the Constitution.
powers claimed by Congress which are not specifically enumerated in the Constitution, but are implied in its necessary and proper clause (Article I, Section 8).
Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton defended his recommendation for the creation of a central Bank of the United States by arguing that although the Constitution granted no explicit power to Congress to create a bank, the authority could be implied from Congress's authority to tax, regulate trade, and provide for defense.