Expressed powers are those that are

specifically granted in the Constitution.

held by both the federal government and the states.

considered the basis for the "necessary and proper" clause.

inferior compared to powers directly given by Congress

Specifically granted in the Constitution.

Expressed powers and/or rights are those specifically written in the Constitution and have no need for inference.

Expressed powers are given to each branch of the government. The Executive Branch (the president) for example has expressed powers to veto bills from Congress, to ask for a declaration of war, and to write executive orders. The expressed powers were written into the Constitution to ensure each branch was a check to other branches of the government.

Expressed powers are those that are specifically granted in the Constitution. Expressed powers (or enumerated powers) are defined as "a list of items found in Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution that set forth the authority of Congress."