Which powers best complete this graphic?
specifically
prohibited by
the constitution
include the
ability to make
laws that apply
retroactively
designed to
limit the power
of government
?
o
a. expressed powers
ob. denied powers
o
c. reserved powers
o
d. implied powers

The answer is letter B, Denied powers.

Explanation:

In order to provide "checks and balances" in the government, they are also prohibited to do some actions, thus limiting their power or the concentration of power within them. This power is what you call "denied powers."

"Denied powers" extend to both the National government and the State government. For example, the National government is not allowed to violate the Bill of Rights nor to change state boundaries. The State government is also not allowed to print money nor to suspend the right of a person without due process.

This kind of power prevents one branch from becoming more powerful than the other.