Question

Which provision gives Congress the right "to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and other powers vested in the government of the United States?”
A. The Due Process Clause
B. The Supremacy Clause
C. The Elastic Clause
D. The Full Faith and Credit Clause

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Elastic Clause

Explanation:

A Constitution refers to a set of written laws and principles which is typically used to determine the power and authority of the government, as well as guarantee the fundamental rights of its citizens.

Basically, the Constitution accords powers to the national or federal government and these includes; enumerated or delegated, reflected, and concurrent powers.

The Elastic Clause is a provision in the last paragraph of the Constitution of the United States of America (Article I, Section 8) which grants U.S Congress the right to enlarge or stretch beyond its literal powers such as making laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution of its powers, and other implied powers vested in the government of the United States of America.

Additionally, the Elastic Clause is also referred to as the Necessary and Proper Clause, Coefficient Clause, Basket Clause, and Sweeping Clause.