Question

The inclusion of the elastic clause in the Constitution stresses the importance of which of the following: A) The preservation of individual liberties B) The need for government to adapt and to change C) The protection of states' rights D) The ability of the legislative branch to check the power of the executive branch.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) The need for government to adapt and to change.
The "Elastic Clause" allows Congress to make laws it needs to carry out its own powers. This is an indication that the framers of the Constitution were aware of the need for legislation to reflect the changing times.