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II. Implied Powers: Definition & Examples. Definition: The powers of Congress that are not listed in the Constitution, but. are implied by those that are. Two examples of implied powers: 1. The Draft â implied by the power to raise an army. 2.
A more recent example of implied powers is the War Powers Act of 1973, which limited the ability of the president to send American troops into combat without consulting and notifying Congress. Limitations on the powers of Congress. The Constitution lists powers that are denied to Congress (Article I, Section 9). The Bill of Rights prohibits Congress from making laws that limit individual liberties. Under the system of checks and balances, the president can veto a law passed by Congress, or the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.