Why Is the Necessary and Proper Clause Often a Source

question 80

Multiple Choice

Why is the necessary and proper clause often a source of controversy and political disagreement?

• A) Some argue that it grants too much power to the Supreme Court by giving it the power to declare state laws unconstitutional.
• B) Some argue that the executive branch has abused its power through an overly broad interpretation of the necessary and proper clause.
• C) Some argue that the U.S. Congress has abused its power through an overly broad interpretation of the necessary and proper clause.
• D) Some argue that it makes the military too powerful without proper checks from civilian government.
• E) Some argue that it gives too much power to the state governments at the expense of the national government.

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