USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS FROM ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS TO XYZ AFFAIR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The elastic clause of the United States Constitution gives Congress the power to ____
A
“make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces; ____ “
B
“regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes; ____ “
C
“lay and collect taxes, duties, imports and excises, ____ “
D
“make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, ____ “
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: [The Congress shall have Power . . . ] To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

Detailed explanation-2: -a statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers.

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