necessary and proper clause (elastic clause) is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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noun
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The Supreme Court's ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland affirmed a broad interpretation of the necessary and proper clause, strengthening federal power.
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Debates over the scope of the elastic clause have been central to American politics since the nation's founding.
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Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- the 'basket' clause
- implied powers doctrine
- elastic clause
- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18
- coefficient clause
Possible Antonyms
- strict constructionism
- limited government principle
- enumerated powers
- states' rights doctrine
- Tenth Amendment
