Question

Why would a person who believes in a strict interpretation of the Constitution have a concern with the elastic clause? A) The elastic clause limits the ability of the government to respond to new needs of the nation. B) The elastic clause gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction in a limited number of cases. C) The elastic clause allows Congress to exercise powers not specifically listed in the Constitution. D) The elastic clause guarantees that a citizen's property cannot be taken away with due process of law.

Answer 1

It is C

Step-by-step explanation:

1. A person who believes in a strict interpretation of the Constitution would have a concern with the elastic clause because the clause allows Congress to exercise powers not specifically listed in the Constitution.
2. Those who believe in a strict interpretation would want Congress to make only the types of laws specifically mentioned in the Constitution and would feel that the elastic clause gives Congress too much power.

Answer 2

C is the correct answer.

A person who believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution is worried about Congress or any branch expanding the purview of their branch beyond what is specifically listed in the Constitution.

As a result, a strict interpretation follower would be worried that the elastic clause gives Congress powers not specifically listed in the Constitution.