Question

Why is the necessary and proper clause important?
Ms. Sue
What is your opinion?

http://americanhistory.about.com/od/usconstitution/f/elastic.htm
Anonymous
It descibes exactly what congress may or may not do.
Ms. Sue
It authorizes Congress to make the necessary laws to effectively run the country.
Anonymous
Would that be under the commerce power?
Ms. Sue
No.
Anonymous
Is it the basis for the existence of the implied powers?
Ms. Sue
Yes.