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It gives powers to Congress that allow the government to meet new challenges.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe "necessary and proper clause," also known as the "elastic clause," allows for Congress's implementation of both the expressed and implied Constitutional powers.
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∙ 13y agoIt gives powers to congress that allow the government to meet new challenges
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What part of the Constitution is the basis for this diagram?
The necessary and proper clause (I think don't quote me-)
What is the necessary and proper clause often called and what does it mean?
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.
Final clause in section 8 is called?
Elastic Clause
What clause allows congress to expand its power?
full credit
Is the necessary and proper clause formal or informal amendment process?
Neither. The Necessary and Proper Clause is part of the original Articles of the US Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18), so it's not an amendment, but is a formal part of the US Constitution. When use of the Necessary and Proper clause is expanded beyond the justifiable reach of Congress, that would be considered an informal amendment process.
What is the constitutions necessary and proper clause in the source of which federal power?
Implied Powers
The what is also known as the elastic clause?
Another name for the Elastic Clause is the Necessary and Proper Clause.
What part of the Constitution is the basis for this diagram?
The necessary and proper clause (I think don't quote me-)
What is the name for the necessary and proper clause?
Elastic Clause
What does necessary and proper do?
The Necessary and Proper Clause is also known as the Elastic Clause the Sweeping Clause. It is a clause in the first Article of the US Constitution. It states that the Congress will have the power to make Laws that shall be necessary and proper in relation to execution of the power.
What is the nickname given to the necessary and proper clause?
Elastic clause
What is another name for the necessary and proper clause called?
The Elastic Clause
What is an unanticipated profit?
The necessary and proper clause
Which clause gives congress the ability to do what is necessary and proper?
the elastic clause of the constitution
What is another name for the necessary and proper?
Elastic Clause
What clause gives flexibility to congress?
The Necessary and Proper clause gives flexibility to congress.
Another name for necessary and proper clause?
The name of the Necessary and Proper Clause is "the Necessary and Proper Clause," but in the Constitution it's simply labeled Article I, Section 8 (Clause 18). It is the 18th Clause, but you have to count the clauses to find it because the enumerated powers aren't numbered.This is also often referred to as the "Elastic Clause" because it can be stretched to enable Congress to pass or enforce legislation that may seem (or actually be) beyond its constitutional reach.Necessary and Proper Clause"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."
