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Author Question: How does Congress achieve powers not assigned to it by the constitution? (Read 1213 times)

Yolanda

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on: Jun 25, 2013
I'm working on my history homework and there is a question that I kind of know the answer to, but would like a second opinion:"How has Congress achieved powers not specifically assigned to it by the Constitution?"


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2013
Necessary and Proper Clause

The Congress shall have Power - To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.


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