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The "elastic clause" is the colloquial term for Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution that enumerates a list of specific powers granted Congress.

However, Section 8, Clause 18, also states that Congress has the authority

"To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof."

This vague clause can conceivably expand the power of Congress to any activity in support of the enumerated prerogatives. This is a controversial process that almost always impinges on the rights otherwise claimed by states and citizens.

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What clause allowed federal government to expand its power?

elastic clause


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.


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."


Which clause gives congress the ability to do what is necessary and proper?

the elastic clause of the constitution


Elastic clause in a sentence?

Elastic clause is a statement in the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the power to pass all laws.


Which clauses gives congress the most general non specific power?

The Elastic Clause is the clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the most general non specific power. It is in Section 8 of the Constitution.


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."


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


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.


The clause in the constitution that gives congress the right to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out listed powers is often called?

the elastic clause, because it has been used to expand the power of the federal government.


What is the nickname for Article 1 Section 8 Clause 18 in the US Constitution?

The Elastic Clause Rticle 1 section 8 of the United States Constitution has only 18 clauses.

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