Which adjective best describes how the Necessary and Proper Clause of the US Constitution is often interpreted by the federal government?

Question

Which adjective best describes how the Necessary and Proper Clause of the US Constitution is often interpreted by the federal government?

A. brittle, meaning that it falls apart when used in a legal argument
B. elastic, meaning it can be expanded as needed
C. watery, meaning that it has very little substance after being added to
D. sticky meaning that once it has been used, it never goes away

I think the answer is A. Is this correct?

Answer 1

so B, elastic

Answer 2

Yes, elastic.

Answer 3

The correct answer is B. elastic, meaning it can be expanded as needed. The Necessary and Proper Clause, also known as the Elastic Clause, is found in Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution. It grants Congress the power to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. This clause has been broadly interpreted by the federal government, allowing it to expand its powers beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution. This interpretation has been justified under the doctrine of implied powers, which holds that the federal government has the authority to enact laws that are necessary to achieve its stated goals, even if those powers are not explicitly granted in the Constitution.

Answer 4

Which adjective best describes how the Necessary and Proper Clause of the US Constitution is often interpreted by the federal government?

so B, elastic

Yes, elastic.

No. No part of the Constitution "falls apart."