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noun

  • A section of the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the authority to pass all laws required for carrying into execution the powers enumerated in the Constitution; also known as the Elastic Clause.

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Today, the overwhelming portion of Congress’s work is tied to the necessary and proper clause.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

Laws that regulate banks, establish a minimum wage, and allow for the construction and maintenance of interstate highways are all possible because of the implied powers granted by the necessary and proper clause.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

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Possible Synonyms

  • legislative authority grant
  • Sweeping Clause
  • implied powers doctrine
  • Elastic Clause
  • constitutional flexibility

Possible Antonyms

  • strict constructionism
  • states' rights principle
  • enumerated powers
  • reserved powers doctrine
  • Tenth Amendment

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