Question

Which section of the U.S. Constitution allows Congress to expand powers not expressly covered in the Constitution?

Answer 1

Answer:

Article 1, Section 8, is the right answer.

Explanation:

The Congress of the United States was established by Article One of the U.S. Constitution. According to this article, the U.S. Congress is bicameral and thus Congress has consisted of two houses known as the Upper and the Lower houses (the Senate and the House of Representatives). This Article provides the U.S. Congress with some specified powers and the ability to enact legislation "necessary and proper" to exercise those endowments. The legislative powers of Congress are enumerated in Section VIII of Article One.

Answer 2

It is Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 also know as the elastic clause.