If somebody tells you there are implied powers authorizing the federal government to do something, they are lying to you.
The federal government is only authorized to do things expressly delegated by the Constitution.
For More Information
Alexander Hamiltonโs โImplied Powersโ Wrecked the Constitution
Patrick Henry’s Warning on Implied Authority
Implied vs Expressly Reserved: Patrick Henryโs Anti-Federalist Speeches 5-7
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He is from the original home of the Principles of '98 - Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida. See his blog archive here and his article archive here.He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty., and Constitution Owner's Manual. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE
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