What Does the Elastic Clause Entail

question 45

Multiple Choice

What does the elastic clause entail?

• A) Over time, the distance between Congress and the president increases and decreases.
• B) When necessary, the Supreme Court can become more activist.
• C) The powers given to the president can be expanded through the authority to make laws in the national interest.
• D) Congressional powers can be expanded without limit.
• E) Congressional powers can be expanded through the authority to make laws in the national interest.

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