Asked by alex

[Congress shall have the power] To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

Which phrase in this passage signifies implied powers?

foregoing Powers
Government of the United States
necessary and proper
Department or Officer

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"necessary and proper"

This phrase (the Necessary and Proper Clause) authorizes Congress to enact laws not explicitly listed in the Constitution when they are needed to carry out its enumerated powers, creating implied powers.