That clause got its name from the wording in the clause. Article I, Section 8 gives Congress certain express powers. Then it states:
"To make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."
The "Necessary and Proper Clause" is commonly called just that. In the United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8 defines the powers of Congress. The final paragraph states that, in order to carry out these powers, Congress also has the power to make any laws that are necessary to carry them out. In other words, if you are allowed to sit in that chair, you are also allowed to walk across the carpet to get to that chair, even if you haven't been told you may walk on the carpet. So Congress may pass any laws that are necessary and proper to carry out the powers specified in Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitutution. The words are, "[Congress shall have the power] to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."
It's often called the Elastic Clause. It says that Congress can 'make all laws which shall be necessary and proper' for carrying out its duties.
Elastic Clause
The necessary and proper clause (I think don't quote me-)
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the elastic clause, because it has been used to expand the power of the federal government.
The Elastic Clause
Another name for the Elastic Clause is the Necessary and Proper Clause.
It's often called the Elastic Clause. It says that Congress can 'make all laws which shall be necessary and proper' for carrying out its duties.
elastic clause
Elastic Clause
The necessary and proper clause (I think don't quote me-)
Elastic Clause
The Necessary and Proper Clause is also known as the Elastic Clause the Sweeping Clause. It is a clause in the first Article of the US Constitution. It states that the Congress will have the power to make Laws that shall be necessary and proper in relation to execution of the power.
Elastic clause
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 - the so-called "elastic clause" or "necessary and proper clause."
The name of the Necessary and Proper Clause is "the Necessary and Proper Clause," but in the Constitution it's simply labeled Article I, Section 8 (Clause 18). It is the 18th Clause, but you have to count the clauses to find it because the enumerated powers aren't numbered.This is also often referred to as the "Elastic Clause" because it can be stretched to enable Congress to pass or enforce legislation that may seem (or actually be) beyond its constitutional reach.Necessary and Proper Clause"To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof."
The necessary and proper clause