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Implied Federal Powers Are a Lie

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 Hamilton’s “Implied Powers” Wrecked the Constitution

Patrick Henry’s Warning on Implied Authority

Implied vs Expressly Reserved: Patrick Henry’s Anti-Federalist Speeches 5-7

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