What is the necessary and proper clause?

A) This clause requires the states to cooperate with each others' laws.

B) This clause guarantees that all the states will continue to have governments that are chosen by the people.

C) Also known as the elastic clause, this clause gives Congress all the powers it needs to carry out its enumerated powers.

D) This clause states that the United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

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Emilia Bass

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14 June, 13:10

What is the necessary and proper clause?

A) This clause requires the states to cooperate with each others' laws.

B) This clause guarantees that all the states will continue to have governments that are chosen by the people.

C) Also known as the elastic clause, this clause gives Congress all the powers it needs to carry out its enumerated powers.

D) This clause states that the United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

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The answer is C) Also known as the elastic clause, this clause gives Congress all the powers it needs to carry out its enumerated powers.

Explanation:

In general, the main purpose of this "elastic" clause, is to give Congress the flexibility to get the other 17 enumerated powers achieved. Congress is limited in its power over the American people to only those powers specifically written into the Constitution, such as determine who can be a citizen, collect taxes, establish post offices, and set up a judiciary.