The Necessary and Proper Clause has become the basis for the implied powers of Congress.

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The Necessary and Proper Clause, also known as the Elastic Clause, gives Congress the power to pass laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its other powers granted by the Constitution. These necessary and proper laws include implied powers that are not explicitly listed in the Constitution but are necessary for Congress to effectively carry out its enumerated powers.

The Necessary and Proper Clause Has Become the Basis for the Implied