The Supreme Court interpretations of the necessary and proper clause of the Constitution have allowed Congress to enact a great many laws that stretch the phrase necessary and proper beyond its logical limits.

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The Supreme Court has interpreted the necessary and proper clause broadly, allowing Congress to pass laws that go beyond a narrow interpretation of what is "necessary and proper." This has allowed for the expansion of federal power in areas such as commerce, taxation, and regulation.

The Supreme Court Interpretations of the Necessary and Proper Clause