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The elastic clause provides flexibility for our government.
The elastic clause in the US Constitution grants Congress the right to pass all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out the powers specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution.
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∙ 13y agoa statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) grantingCongress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper forcarrying out the enumerated list of powers.
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∙ 9y agoAn elastic clause grants Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers, as spelled out in Article 8 of the Constitution.
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What is article 1 section 8 called the elastic clause?
Article I, Section 8 is not called the Elastic Clause. The Elastic Clause is part of that Section, contained in its last paragraph.
What is another name for the necessary and proper clause called?
The Elastic Clause
Which clause gives congress the ability to do what is necessary and proper?
the elastic clause of the constitution
Were the federalist in favor of the elastic clause?
Yes they were.
Did Thomas Jefferson used the Elastic Clause to build an interstate bridge?
False
Why is Elastic Clause called Elastic Clause?
It is called Elastic Clause because it can be stretched like elastic.
What is the name of the clause that gives Congress broad power in law making?
The Elastic clause.
What clause allows congress to expand its power?
full credit
The what is also known as the elastic clause?
Another name for the Elastic Clause is the Necessary and Proper Clause.
What clause allowed federal government to expand its power?
elastic clause
What is article 1 section 8 called the elastic clause?
Article I, Section 8 is not called the Elastic Clause. The Elastic Clause is part of that Section, contained in its last paragraph.
What is another name for Clause 18?
The Elastic Clause
What is the name for the necessary and proper clause?
Elastic Clause
What are the pro's and con's of the elastic clause?
the elastic clause helps to protect our natural rights by allowing the government to adjust to a national crysis. However, the elastic clause is not very specific, and so really anything can be deemed "necessary and proper" as the elastic clause goes, so the elastic clause on the other hand can actually violate our rights as well. It all depends on how it is interpreted.
What are the pros and cons of the elastic clause?
the elastic clause helps to protect our natural rights by allowing the government to adjust to a national crysis. However, the elastic clause is not very specific, and so really anything can be deemed "necessary and proper" as the elastic clause goes, so the elastic clause on the other hand can actually violate our rights as well. It all depends on how it is interpreted.
Is lay taxes elastic enumerated or denied?
elastic clause ~smooched~
Paragraph 18 of the power of congress two words?
This portion of the Constitution is known as the elastic clause. This clause allows for Congress to take on some powers not specifically given to them in the Constitution in extreme cases.
