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What is an Elastic Clause

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The Clause gives Congress the authority to use powers not specifically

named in the Constitution

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An elastic clause is a statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers.

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