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What gives the congress the ability to do more than is stated in the constitution?

the elastic clause


What is the ability of congress to make all laws necessary and proper to uphold the constitution?

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.


What give Congress the ability to do more than states in the constitution?

It is the Necessary and Proper Clause or General Welfare Clause which is also called implied powers of Congress.


What clause gives flexibility to congress?

The Necessary and Proper clause gives flexibility to congress.


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 clause that gives congress power to do whatever is necessary and proper to govern is called the?

elastic clause


What clause allows congress to expand its power?

full credit


Can congress establish a national bank?

Yes, anything "necessary and proper" can be performed by Congress. Don't believe me? Check the "Necessary and Proper Clause" (Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution).


What Constitutional clause gave Congress the authority to pass the laws it needs to carry out its responsibilities?

The necessary and proper clause


Where does congress receive the power to do what is necessary and proper?

Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to pass legislation it deems necessary and proper. This is known as the necessary and proper clause or the elastic clause. Obviously, this clause has cause controversy- I mean, what is considered "necessary?" In short, this clause delegates vast power to the legislature to virtually pass any law it sees fit.--Charlie G.


What grants Congress the right to create laws to deal with new or unexpected issues?

The United States Constitution grants Congress the ability to address laws. They work in conjunction with the House of Representatives and the President.


What does The necessary and proper clause allows Congress to exercise?

The Necessary and Proper Clause, also known as the Elastic Clause, the Basket Clause, the Coefficient Clause, and the Sweeping Clause, is a provision in Article One of the United States Constitution, located at section 8, clause 18. It enables Congress to make the laws required for the exercise of its other powers established by the Constitution.