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Necessary and Proper Clause

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A quick definition of Necessary and Proper Clause:

The Necessary and Proper Clause is a part of the United States Constitution that gives Congress the power to make laws that are needed to carry out the other powers given to the government. This means that Congress can create laws that are necessary and appropriate to make sure that the government can do its job. The clause is important because it helps the government function effectively and efficiently. The Supreme Court has also used this clause to interpret and uphold laws that Congress has passed.

A more thorough explanation:

The Necessary and Proper Clause is a part of the United States Constitution, specifically Article I, Section 8. It gives Congress the power to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out the powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.

For example, if Congress wants to create a law that helps regulate interstate commerce (which is one of the powers given to the federal government), they can use the Necessary and Proper Clause to create a law that is necessary and proper for carrying out that power.

The Supreme Court has used the Necessary and Proper Clause in many cases, including McCulloch v. Maryland. In that case, the Court used the clause to uphold the constitutionality of a federal bank, even though the Constitution does not specifically mention a federal bank.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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