elastic clause
the elastic clause
It is the Necessary and Proper Clause or General Welfare Clause which is also called implied powers of Congress.
The Necessary and Proper clause gives flexibility to congress.
It's often called the Elastic Clause. It says that Congress can 'make all laws which shall be necessary and proper' for carrying out its duties.
elastic clause.
it is known as the "Elastic Clause".
the elastic clause of the constitution
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 - the so-called "elastic clause" or "necessary and proper clause."
The Elastic Clause gives Congress the freedom to do what they must to carry out its power. Two historic uses of the Elastic Clause came with the establishment of the National Bank and also with the Louisiana Purchase.
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the US Constitution is often called the "Elastic Clause". It allows Congress to make laws that are considered "reasonable and necessary".
The Necessary and Proper Clause basically says that Congress can pass new amendments if needed. They don't have to just stick with the original Constitution. Therefore it's also called the Elastic Clause because it allows Congress a bit more flexibility within the Constitution. They can literally stretch the interpretation of it to allow for new legislation should the situation call for it.
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