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Federalism: A Balancing Act

Question 11 • RKAA- Second Semester Civics and Citizenship 0.5 New

What is the purpose of the Necessary and Proper Clause?

Answer
A
It grants the federal government implied powers.
B
It lists the federal government’s enumerated powers.
C
It makes federal laws more powerful than state laws.
D
It reserves certain powers for the states and the people.

Explanation

The Necessary and Proper Clause allows Congress to pass laws needed to carry out its specifically listed powers. These additional, unstated powers are called implied powers, so the correct choice is “It grants the federal government implied powers.” Enumerated powers are listed directly in the Constitution, while federal supremacy and reserved powers come from other constitutional provisions.

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