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Congress is able to pass laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out its duties. What statement in the Constitution allows for this power

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article 1, section 8, Clause 18: [the Congress shall have Power . . . ]

To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into the 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.

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