Question 2 of 10 The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties , Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States. 7 What type of powers does this quote from the Constitution refer to? A. Powers denied to the federal government B. Implied powers of the federal government C. Powers reserved for the states D. Expressed powers of the federal government