elastic clause, implied powers, commerce powers

Although implied powers are not written specifically in the Constitution, Congress must attach it to a power already expressed. 

• True
• False

The necessary and proper clause is also known as the elastic clause.

• True
• False

The Commerce Clause gives Congress the ability to regulate all of the following EXCEPT...

• manufacturing
• food and drug
• animal cruelty
• wages

Which part of the US Constitution lays out the major goals and purposes for the new government?

• Article 6
• Preamble
• Article 4
• The Bill of Rights

Which of the following is NOT a reserved power that states hold?

• Conduct intrastate commerce
• Conduct elections
• Providing drivers' and marriage liscenses
• Declaring war 

The ability to tax citizens and goods is a __________________ power.

• Denied
• Delegated/Expressed/Enumerated
• Reserved
• Concurrent

The following is an example of the ___________________ system.
Example: Congree writes a piece of legislation. The President either signs the bill into law or vetoes the bill. Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote. 

• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers
• Congressional
• Presidential Privileges

What did Anti-Federalists argue was necessary to protect individual liberties of American citizens and ensure the National Government would not become too strong?

• 27 Amendments
• The Bill of Rights
• to keep the Articles of Confederation
• Necessary and Proper Clause

What is the basic concept of federalism?

• Strengthen the power of the national government and maintain a level of state power
• To remove the power of the states and create a unitary system
• Ensure that states are completely unsubordinate to the national government 
• Allow for the national government to impose taxes

What is the elastic clause?

• To make the country more flexible
• Known as an implied power. Allows for congress to make laws that are necessary and proper as long as they are in line with the constitution
• Allows for congress to make any laws they wish
• Known as an enumerated power. Allows for congress to make laws that are in line with the constitution