What are expressed powers?

Expressed powers are clear instructions that tell someone exactly what they can do, like a list of tasks written on a sticky note.

Imagine you have a toy box full of blocks. Your mom gives you a sticky note that says: “You can build a castle, a car, or a robot.” These are your expressed powers, she told you exactly what you can make with the blocks. You don’t need to guess or ask for permission; you just pick one of those three things and get started.

Think of expressed powers like a recipe book. Each recipe tells you step by step how to make something, like cookies or pizza. If you follow the instructions, you’ll end up with exactly what you want, no magic needed, just clear directions.

If your mom had said, “You can do anything you want with the blocks,” that would be a bit more tricky, it’s like having an open-ended recipe book instead of one with specific recipes. But with expressed powers, everything is right there in front of you, ready to use!