The Necessary and Proper Clause of the US Constitution gives Congress authority to pass laws even though the power to pass that particular law is not expressly stated in the Constitution. ( Elastic Clause)
what is needed for congress to carry out their functions?
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In short...Also known as the elastic, this gives Congress all the powers it needs to carry out its enumerated powers. More detail...Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution is known as the "Necessary and Proper Clause." It gives Congress the power to make all laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out the duties of the legislative branch. It is also known as the "elastic clause" because it stretches the power of Congress. this was in the McCulloch v. Maryland case in (1819).
Congress has broad taxing powers. Congress is also allowed to pass any laws that are necessary and proper to carry out Congressional functions. This means that Congress can pretty much set up any tax that raises funds for the federal government.
implied powers clause
Two of the various responsibilities of a person holding office are to carry out their duties and to follow protocol.
Implied powers allow Congress to execute anything they see as necessary and proper, and it doesn't need to fall under the expressed powers of the Constitution.
It gives congress the right to do "proper" things and carry out there duties.
So Congress can carry out its duties as time changes.
The Elastic Clause. A.K.A. The "necessary and proper" clause - Not all powers are listed in the Constitution. This clause allows Congress to make laws they need in order to carry out the listed powers. This clause allows Congress to "stretch" its powers.
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So Congress can carry out its duties as times change
So Congress can carry out its duties as time changes.
he argued that the bank was necessary to carry out the government duties
he argued that the bank was necessary to carry out the government duties
In short...Also known as the elastic, this gives Congress all the powers it needs to carry out its enumerated powers. More detail...Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution is known as the "Necessary and Proper Clause." It gives Congress the power to make all laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out the duties of the legislative branch. It is also known as the "elastic clause" because it stretches the power of Congress. this was in the McCulloch v. Maryland case in (1819).
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.
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.