This clause is called the elastic clause. Obviously, the Framers of the Constitution could not include every single power Congress had, for that would be infinite, but by saying this, they can allow Congress to make anything that will help the nation as a whole, even if it is not specifically given to them in the list of powers.
the elastic clause of the constitution
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 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)
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The Elastic Clause
Elastic Clause
The Necessary and Proper clause gives flexibility to congress.
the elastic clause of the constitution
The Necessary and Proper Clause is also known as the Elastic Clause the Sweeping Clause. It is a clause in the first Article of the US Constitution. It states that the Congress will have the power to make Laws that shall be necessary and proper in relation to execution of the power.
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 - the so-called "elastic clause" or "necessary and proper clause."
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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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Yes, anything "necessary and proper" can be performed by Congress. Don't believe me? Check the "Necessary and Proper Clause" (Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution).
Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to pass legislation it deems necessary and proper. This is known as the necessary and proper clause or the elastic clause. Obviously, this clause has cause controversy- I mean, what is considered "necessary?" In short, this clause delegates vast power to the legislature to virtually pass any law it sees fit.--Charlie G.
The necessary and proper clause
the elastic clause