What Does the Elastic Clause Entail

question 42

Multiple Choice

What does the elastic clause entail?

• A) the distance between Congress and the president increases and decreases when the elastic clause is exercised
• B) the Supreme Court can become more activist when the need to do so arises
• C) the powers given to Congress can be expanded through the authority to make laws in the national interest
• D) the powers given to Congress can be expanded without limit to cover any facet of daily life
• E) the powers given to the president can be expanded through the authority to make laws in the national interest

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Definitions:

Transtheoretical Stages

The stages of change within the Transtheoretical Model, including precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Interpersonally Related

Pertaining to or involving relationships or interactions between people.

Process-oriented

Focusing on the methods or journey taken to achieve an outcome, rather than the outcome itself.

Noticeable

Easily seen or recognized; capable of being noticed or attracting attention.