Important Powers from the Constitution A delegated power is a power given to the national government. Example? A reserved power is a power specifically reserved to the states. A concurrent power is a power that is given to both the states and the federal government. An expressed power is a power directly written in the Constitution. Article 1, Sec 8, Clause 1-17 Textbook 70-71 A implied power indirectly written in the constitution. Article 1, Sec 8, Clause 18 Define “necessary & proper” clause (aka elastic)