The Framers Intended an Active and Powerful Government, So They

question 10

Multiple Choice

The framers intended an active and powerful government, so they included language to ensure that Congress could take any step to achieve its enumerated responsibilities. This elastic clause is most commonly known as the

• A)necessary and proper clause.
• B)separation of powers clause.
• C)privileges and immunities clause.
• D)national supremacy clause.

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Definitions:

Construction Lien

A legal claim against a property by a contractor or subcontractor who has not been paid for work performed or materials supplied in improving that property.

Building Contract

A legal agreement between a property owner and a contractor outlining the construction or renovation of a building, including terms like scope of work, payment, and timelines.

Registration Of The Lien

The official recording of a lien, which is a legal right or interest that a lender has in the borrower's property, until a debt is paid off.

Material

Relating to, derived from, or consisting of matter; physical.