The elastic clause grants the U.S. Congress the authority to pass laws that are necessary to carry out its enumerated powers. The enumerated powers are found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.
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The Elastic Clause gives congress the power to collect and lay taxes, collect duties and taxes and pay debts. It also gives the congress power to provide common defense to the general welfare of the United States of America.
A) exert its powers in ways that are not specifically outlined by the Constitution.
B) intervene in disputes among states
C) have total autonomy over foreign affairs
D) veto any amendments to the constitution that it deems detrimental to the nation
ANSWER IS: A
The elastic clause, which gives the Congress the power of executing "foregoing powers."
The Elastic Clause is the clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the most general non specific power. It is in Section 8 of the Constitution.
The section in the constitution that gives congress the power to pass laws nessary and proper to fulfill its other duties is the? Elastic Clause
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the elastic clause, because it has been used to expand the power of the federal government.