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the elastic clause was created so the government could make things that the constition did'nt allow. like the air force.
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Why is Elastic Clause called Elastic Clause?
It is called Elastic Clause because it can be stretched like elastic.
What clause allows congress to expand its power?
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What clause allowed federal government to expand its power?
elastic clause
What is another name for Clause 18?
The Elastic Clause
What are the pro's and con's of the elastic clause?
the elastic clause helps to protect our natural rights by allowing the government to adjust to a national crysis. However, the elastic clause is not very specific, and so really anything can be deemed "necessary and proper" as the elastic clause goes, so the elastic clause on the other hand can actually violate our rights as well. It all depends on how it is interpreted.
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