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Which of the following are powers of the US government that come from the necessary and proper clause often called
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The necessary and proper clause, also known as the elastic clause, is found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution. This clause gives Congress the power to make all laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. This means that Congress can enact laws that, while not explicitly listed in the Constitution, are deemed necessary to execute its constitutional responsibilities.
Here are some powers that are often derived from the necessary and proper clause:
1. **Regulating Commerce:** The power to regulate interstate commerce can lead to various necessary laws, such as those governing trade practices, transportation, and more.
2. **Establishing a National Bank:** The creation of a national bank is a historical example where Congress used the necessary and proper clause to justify actions not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
3. **Military Actions and Regulations:** Congress can create laws related to the organization and regulation of the military forces, including the establishment of military academies and the draft.
4. **Taxation and Spending for the General Welfare:** While the power to tax is enumerated, the necessary and proper clause enables Congress to enact laws related to taxation and spending that help achieve the purposes of taxation.
5. **Establishing Federal Agencies:** Congress can establish agencies (like the Environmental Protection Agency) to implement its laws and ensure compliance.
These powers illustrate the flexibility provided by the necessary and proper clause, allowing the government to adapt to changing circumstances and to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities effectively.
Here are some powers that are often derived from the necessary and proper clause:
1. **Regulating Commerce:** The power to regulate interstate commerce can lead to various necessary laws, such as those governing trade practices, transportation, and more.
2. **Establishing a National Bank:** The creation of a national bank is a historical example where Congress used the necessary and proper clause to justify actions not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
3. **Military Actions and Regulations:** Congress can create laws related to the organization and regulation of the military forces, including the establishment of military academies and the draft.
4. **Taxation and Spending for the General Welfare:** While the power to tax is enumerated, the necessary and proper clause enables Congress to enact laws related to taxation and spending that help achieve the purposes of taxation.
5. **Establishing Federal Agencies:** Congress can establish agencies (like the Environmental Protection Agency) to implement its laws and ensure compliance.
These powers illustrate the flexibility provided by the necessary and proper clause, allowing the government to adapt to changing circumstances and to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities effectively.