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The so-called elastic clause (or "necessary and proper clause" was intended to allow the Congress to make the laws needed to carry out the powers enumerated in Article I, section eight of the Constitution and certain other parts of the Constitution. Like the "General Welfare" clause, it was not an unlimited, infinitely stretchable phrase, but was limited by what powers were actually delegated to the Congress and the government of the US by the Constitution.
The Amendment process included in Article V of the constitution was the sole means the founding fathers intended that the people or the federal government, could use to change any part of the Constitution, including giving any powers to the government that it did not already possess under the constitution.
Much of today's legislation is, therefore, totally unconstitutional.
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Why is the elastic clause important today?
it allows the government to change as the times change
Why is Elastic Clause called Elastic Clause?
It is called Elastic Clause because it can be stretched like elastic.
What is the name of the clause that gives Congress broad power in law making?
The Elastic clause.
What clause allows congress to expand its power?
full credit
The what is also known as the elastic clause?
Another name for the Elastic Clause is the Necessary and Proper Clause.
What clause allowed federal government to expand its power?
elastic clause
What is article 1 section 8 called the elastic clause?
Article I, Section 8 is not called the Elastic Clause. The Elastic Clause is part of that Section, contained in its last paragraph.
What are the pros and cons of the elastic clause?
the elastic clause helps to protect our natural rights by allowing the government to adjust to a national crysis. However, the elastic clause is not very specific, and so really anything can be deemed "necessary and proper" as the elastic clause goes, so the elastic clause on the other hand can actually violate our rights as well. It all depends on how it is interpreted.
What are the pro's and con's of the elastic clause?
the elastic clause helps to protect our natural rights by allowing the government to adjust to a national crysis. However, the elastic clause is not very specific, and so really anything can be deemed "necessary and proper" as the elastic clause goes, so the elastic clause on the other hand can actually violate our rights as well. It all depends on how it is interpreted.
What is another name for Clause 18?
The Elastic Clause
What is the name for the necessary and proper clause?
Elastic Clause
Is lay taxes elastic enumerated or denied?
elastic clause ~smooched~
