Question

Which section of the U.S. Constitution allows Congress to expand powers not expressly covered in the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses

the Preamble
the Preamble

Article II, Section 1
Article II, Section 1

Article I, Section 8
Article I, Section 8

the Bill of Rights
the Bill of Rights

Answer 1

The correct answer is **Article I, Section 8**. This section includes the Necessary and Proper Clause (also known as the Elastic Clause), which allows Congress to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers, thus enabling the expansion of Congressional authority beyond what is explicitly stated in the Constitution.