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It allows Congress to create laws or stretch laws which they think are necessary.
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What allows congress to take actions not specified in the constitution?
The Elastic Clause.One of the Unlisted Powers.
Paragraph 18 of the power of congress two words?
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.
What does the elastic in the constitution allow?
It allows Congress to create laws or stretch laws which they think are necessary.
Clause that allows congress to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers?
The elastic clause
What is the importance of the elastic clause in the Constitution?
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.
What is the part of the constitution that allows congress to pass laws that are ''necessary and proper'' called?
it is known as the "Elastic Clause".
What clause allows congress to expand its power?
full credit
What power does the elastic clause give congress?
Elastic Clause: To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers. The Elastic Clause allows future generations to expand the meaning of the Comstitution. Congress can take action on issues not to spelled out in the Constitution.
What clause allows congress to stretch it's powers in order to carry outlaws that are nessasary?
The Elastic Clause :O
Why do the federalist like the elastic clause?
The elastic clause in the constitution allows congress to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out the listed powers.
Granted by Article I of the Constitution this allows Congress to take any action they deem necessary and proper for the benefit of the country?
Elastic clause
Where does the congress get the power to do things that are not listed in the constitution?
The elastic clause, which gives the Congress the power of executing "foregoing powers."
