The Necessary and Proper Clause, also known as the Elastic Clause, the Basket Clause, the Coefficient Clause, and the Sweeping Clause, is a provision in Article One of the United States Constitution, located at section 8, clause 18. It enables Congress to make the laws required for the exercise of its other powers established by the Constitution.
What does the elastic clause allow Congress to do?It allows Congress to create laws or stretch laws which they think are necessary.
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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The Necessary and Proper Clause
it is known as the "Elastic Clause".
It gives powers to Congress that allow the government to meet new challenges.
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 Necessary and Proper clause gives flexibility to congress.
Iy allows. Congress to make laws not covered By its expressed power
the Legislative courts help Congress exercise its powers.