Hint: This clause gives Congress power to make “all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution” other federal powers.

The "Necessary and Proper Clause," also known as the "Elastic Clause," is a provision in Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.

This clause grants Congress the authority to pass all laws deemed necessary and proper for executing its enumerated powers and those of the federal government.

The Elastic Clause is called so because it allows for flexibility in the interpretation of congressional powers, enabling the government to adapt to changing circumstances and address issues not explicitly outlined in the Constitution. This clause has been central to many landmark Supreme Court cases, such as McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), which affirmed the broad scope of federal legislative power under this provision.