How did the ideas expressed in the Articles of Confederation reflect continuity between the ideals of the American Revolution an
d the early days of US domestic policy? A. By strengthening the powers of the US national government
B. By structuring the US government around military matter
C. By restricting the ability of an outside group to influence state politics
D. By isolating individual states from one another
The "elastic," or implied powers, clause gives Congress the authority to pass laws it deems "necessary and proper" to carry out its enumerated functions.