Read this passage from the U. S. Constitution: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States . . . [and] To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States.1

Describe the two types of powers given to Congress in the passage. Explain how the types are different from each other and describe situations in which Congress makes use of each type of power.