the blank, and proper clause provides Congress with authority to carry out its designated function concerning powers, not specifically enumerated in the constitution

Answer 1

The "necessary and proper" clause provides Congress with the authority to carry out its designated functions concerning powers not specifically enumerated in the Constitution. This clause is found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution and is often referred to as the "elastic clause" because it allows Congress to expand its powers in order to carry out its duties effectively.