Which of the following helped expand Congress' power over national policy?

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The necessary and proper clause, also known as the elastic clause or implied powers clause, gives Congress the authority to pass any laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its other powers and responsibilities. This clause has been interpreted broadly by the Supreme Court and has allowed Congress to expand its power over national policy. The taxation and commerce clauses are also important sources of Congress' power, but they were included in the Constitution, not the Articles. The education clause is not a real clause in either the Articles or the Constitution.

Which of the Following Helped Expand Congress' Power Over National