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Why is the final enumerated power of congress called elastic clause?
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The elastic clause refers to?
the power of Congress to make laws necessary for executing its members' enumerated powers
Is lay taxes elastic enumerated or denied?
elastic clause ~smooched~
How does the elastic clause function?
The Elastic Clause gives Congress the freedom to do what they must to carry out its power. Two historic uses of the Elastic Clause came with the establishment of the National Bank and also with the Louisiana Purchase.
What powers did the government gain from the elastic clause?
Enumerated Powers
Article I?
The longest article in the Constitution vests legislative power in the Senate and the House of Representatives. It describes the organization of Congress and lists its specific powers, known as enumerated or delegated powers. Through the necessary and proper clause (also called the elastic clause), Congress can make laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers. Article I also lists the powers denied to Congress and the states.
What is the clause that gives congress power to do whatever is necessary and proper to govern is called the?
elastic clause
What is the elastic clause-?
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.
Why is Elastic Clause called Elastic Clause?
It is called Elastic Clause because it can be stretched like elastic.
Where does the congress get the power to do things that are not listed in the constitution?
The elastic clause, which gives the Congress the power of executing "foregoing powers."
What is the name of the clause that gives Congress broad power in law making?
The Elastic clause.
What is the clause that congress uses to get power?
The elastic clause is the clause that Congress uses to get more power.
What clause allows congress to expand its power?
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