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The second continental congress printed its own money to pay for guns, food, and uniforms for soldiers.
yes money can be printed by congress
Congress!!!! ....there is a provision in the constitution called the "necessary and proper clause," which gives Congress the power to tax, print money, declare war, etc.
Yes, Congress has the power to organize and maintain a national army under the Constitution. This power is explicitly granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8, Clause 12, known as the "Necessary and Proper Clause" or the "Elastic Clause." Therefore, if Congress deems it necessary, they can organize a national army.
When Yellowstone was created in 1872, many in Congress were skeptical of the entire idea of national parks. But, these skeptics were convinced to create the nation's first national park, in part, by the promise that no budget would be necessary to run it. Park proponents believed that enough funds would be generated by leasing land to concesssioners to provide all the money necessary for road construction and maintenance. Kaeding,1997
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Elastic ClauseThe elastic clause, also known as the Necessary-and-Proper Clause, is found in Article I, section 8, of the Constitution. It authorizes Congress to pass all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out the enumerated (listed) powers of Congress. The clause allows Congress some degree of flexibility in enacting legislation. It gives the Congress more power than what is stated in the Constitution. Example--the government has the power to collect taxes. But, the Constitution does not say where that money should be held. It was argued that the Elastic Clause gave Congress the power to establish a National Bank to hold the money. It allows Congress to pass laws that are needed as time changes.
the printing of paper money by Congress and the states
legal tender act
legal tender act
The power that is given to congress is the ability to borrow money.
Authorized printing of money and set up a post office, Established committees, and most importantly, Congress created the Continental Army.