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Where in the constitution are the implied powers of congress found

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In Article I, Section 8, "necessary and proper" clause in the Constitution of the United States gave Congress extending powers to carry out the specific powers. Specific powers are mentioned in the Constitution but implied powers are derived from the above mentions clause. It is also called the elastic clause because it expands the powers of the Congress.

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