It gives congress the right to do "proper" things and carry out there duties.
It grants them the powers that are implied in the constitution, but not specifically stated within it.
It gives congress the right to do "proper" things and carry out there duties.
The Elastic Clause. A.K.A. The "necessary and proper" clause - Not all powers are listed in the Constitution. This clause allows Congress to make laws they need in order to carry out the listed powers. This clause allows Congress to "stretch" its powers.
Implied Powers
It gives powers to Congress that allow the government to meet new challenges.
The Necessary and Proper Clause, also known as the Elastic Clause, is the part of the Constitution that gives Congress a flexible way of interpreting its powers to act. It grants Congress the authority to make all laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers. This clause enables Congress to adapt to changing circumstances and address unforeseen issues beyond explicitly listed powers.
necessary and proper clause
The necessary and proper clause
The answer is in the question. The Necessary and Proper Clause is Article I, Section 8, Clause 18. The exact wording is: The Congress shall have Power ... 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.
the elastic clause
It is the Necessary and Proper Clause or General Welfare Clause which is also called implied powers of Congress.
The elastic clause
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 - the so-called "elastic clause" or "necessary and proper clause."
The Elastic clause is in the constitution which says that the government can do anything "Necessary and proper"