Question

civics chapter 5 section 3 homework assignment
what does the necessary and proper clause of the constitution do?
possible points: 1
only allows the house of representatives to have unlimited power
strictly limits congress powers to only those written in the constitution
gives congress powers that are not directly written in the constitution in order for congress to fulfill their duties to americans

Explanation:

The necessary and proper clause (also known as the elastic clause) of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress implied powers not directly written in the Constitution to carry out its duties. The first option is incorrect as it misrepresents the clause's scope (it's not just for the House and doesn't give unlimited power). The second option is incorrect because the clause expands, not strictly limits, Congress's powers beyond the enumerated ones. The third option correctly describes the clause's function.

Answer:

C. Gives congress powers that are not directly written in the constitution in order for congress to fulfill their duties to Americans (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A, B, C with A being the first, B the second, C the third. If original labels differ, adjust accordingly, but based on the order: the third option is correct.)