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.
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It gives powers to Congress that allow the government to meet new challenges.
The elastic clause
The implied powers of Congress are not explicitly granted by any single amendment but are derived from the Necessary and Proper Clause found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. This clause allows Congress to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. The interpretation of this clause has enabled Congress to exercise a broader range of authority beyond the specifically listed powers.
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.
Implied powers are those not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are deemed necessary to carry out Congress's enumerated powers. These powers are derived from the Necessary and Proper Clause, also known as the Elastic Clause, found in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. This clause allows Congress to enact laws that are necessary for executing its constitutional responsibilities, thereby enabling flexibility and adaptability in governance.
The elastic clause, also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause, refers to the powers of Congress as outlined in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. It grants Congress the authority to enact laws that are deemed necessary and proper for executing its enumerated powers. This clause allows for flexibility and adaptability in legislative action, enabling Congress to respond to changing circumstances and needs that may not be explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
The elastic clause, which gives the Congress the power of executing "foregoing powers."
The basis for the implied powers of Congress primarily stems from the Necessary and Proper Clause and the Commerce Clause found in the U.S. Constitution. The Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18) grants Congress the ability to make laws that are necessary and proper for executing its enumerated powers. The Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) allows Congress to regulate interstate commerce, which has been interpreted broadly to expand federal authority over various economic activities. Together, these clauses provide a foundation for Congress to enact legislation beyond its explicitly listed powers.
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.