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The elastic clause is not about the power of the constitution, rather, it gives the Legislative branch (or Congress) of the US government power to do whatever they feel is necessary and proper in order to carry out their constitutional duties.
It's controversial because some people argue that it allows the Congress to "overstep their bounds" because of how vague it is. Others say that it doesn't give them any added power but instead gives them just what they need to accomplish their "already given" constitutional responsibilities.
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How did francisco gain power?
Answer this question…He led an uprising against the Popular Front government.
What is federalism defined as?
Federalism is a form of government where the National government, and the States government is shared, and equalized so none gain power over one another.
Which provisions limit the power of the national government?
The system of check and balances limit the government's power. No one branch can gain too much power, and everything has to go through all three branches in order to be apporved.
Explains how political bosses were able to gain and maintain power?
They bribed state and local officials in return for government appointments.
The system of checks and balances ensures what?
A system of checks and balance prevents any one branch of government from having a lot of power. All three branches of the government are kept in balance with a checks and balance system in place.
