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What is the key constitutional clause that lies behind most of the implied powers of congress

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The "Elastic Clause" of the Constitution grants Congress power to pass unspecified laws "necessary and proper" for the exercise of its expressed powersImplied powers have often been controversialOver time, Congress's powers have grown as more and more kinds of government activity have beenĀ 
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