Difference between revisions of "Necessary and Proper Clause"
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Revision as of 21:52, September 30, 2007
The necessary and proper clause of the United States Constitution gives Congress the power to pass any and all laws required to carry out its enumerated powers.
- "To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Poweres vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or any Department or Officer thereof." - U. S. Constitution, Atricle I, section 8