41. Explain why the Elastic Clause is controversial.(1 point)
1. It says that Congress has all the power in the world.
2. It says that Congress has powers to carry out its specific duties but is not specific in what this means.
3. It says that Congress has powers to carry out its specific duties but is not specific in what this means.
4. It says that Congress has very narrow powers.
The correct answer is:
2. It says that Congress has powers to carry out its specific duties but is not specific in what this means.
The Elastic Clause, also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause, is a clause in the United States Constitution that grants Congress the power to make laws that are necessary and proper to carry out its specific delegated powers. However, the clause does not provide a clear definition of what constitutes "necessary and proper," leading to ongoing debates and controversy over the extent of Congress's powers. This ambiguity has allowed for differing interpretations and debates over the legitimacy of certain laws and actions taken by Congress.