Necessary And Proper Clause

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The “necessary and proper” clause are the powers of the federal government the aren’t clearly stated in the “expressed powers”. Laws that are needed so that Congress can maintain the powers given by the constitution. Such as, the charter of a national bank, though it was not a given power it allowed the national government power to expand. Also, the United States v Comstock concerning the Adam Walsh Protection and Safety act, and whether not the federal government had the authority to pass it. Because of the “necessary and proper” clause, the Supreme Court granted the power.
The commerce clause is the power of Congress to regulate commerce with foreign nations. In 1937, it was expanded to protecting the rights of workers, and restricting the