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It allows Congress to create laws or stretch laws which they think are necessary.

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What allow congress to strecth its powers?

The Elastic clause is in the constitution which says that the government can do anything "Necessary and proper"


Does the elastic clause allow the legislature to expand its powers as needed to execute the powers specifically listed in the constitution?

yes


The elastic clause and the amending procedure in the US Constitution have often been used to?

To allow congress to make laws to reflect changing conditions.


Use elastic clause in a sentence?

The elastic cause is another name for the Necessary and Proper Clause that is found in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. "The elastic clause gives Congress powers found in no other part of the Constitution."


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.


In the US Constitution does the elastic clause allow Congress to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out its expressed powers?

That is the purpose of the elastic clause, but the Supreme Court has limited its construction in certain ways, so it does not functionally allow Congress to make ALL laws necessary and proper, but MOST laws necessary and proper.


Is elastic a conductor or insulator?

Since elastic is rubber and rubber is an insulator, then yes, elastic is an insulator.


What is the role of elastic tissue?

To allow for it to be stretched


What constitution term refers to government procedures an traditions created by practical considerations not by the Constitution?

elastic


What clause allowed federal government to expand its power?

elastic clause


Where does congress get the power to do things that are not listed you the constitution?

The elastic clause


How does the elastic clause help the constitution stay relevant?

it dont