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This refers to the fact that Congress passes laws. The writers spelled out that the laws be "necessary and proper" for doing those things which fall within the limited powers of the federal government according to the Constitution itself.

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Article I addresses Congress. Section 8 is an enumerated list of various powers assigned to Congress. Section 2, Borrowing Power, grants Congress the ability to borrow money on the credit of the United States, creating a bind obligation to repay the creditor.

Article I, Section 8, Clause 2

The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States; but all duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;

To borrow money on the credit of the United States;

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This is the necessary and proper clause. It allows congress to organize the judicial branch by setting the number of justices and organizing the lower federal courts.

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because john is the man get your facts straight.

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The Elastic clause and also the coefficient clause.

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elastic clause

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What section is the elastic clause in?

article one section eight, it is clause #18


How many clauses are there in Article I Section 8?

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Where is the location of the elastic clause?

the elastic clause was created so the government could make things that the constition did'nt allow. like the air force.


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It is the provision in Article One of the United States Constitution, section 8, clause 18.


What is the nickname for Article 1 Section 8 Clause 18 in the US Constitution?

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