Unlisted powers of congress
The Elastic Clause.One of the Unlisted Powers.
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.
The Elastic Clause :O
The elastic clause
It gives powers to Congress that allow the government to meet new challenges.
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.
The elastic clause, which gives the Congress the power of executing "foregoing powers."
Powers which are assumed to belong to the federal government under the elastic clause are called implied powers. The elastic clause allows Congress to pass laws that are â??necessary and properâ?? to exercise the powers that are specified in the Constitution.
Congress' power to investigate comes from the Necessary and Proper Clause included in Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution. This clause allows Congress additional powers as needed such as during an impeachment proceeding.
Congress' power to investigate comes from the Necessary and Proper Clause included in Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution. This clause allows Congress additional powers as needed such as during an impeachment proceeding.
Powers which are assumed to belong to the federal government under the elastic clause are called implied powers. The elastic clause allows Congress to pass laws that are â??necessary and properâ?? to exercise the powers that are specified in the Constitution.
Implied Powers