| The elastic clause in the Constitution allows the federal government to take action in areas not specifically delegated to it by the Constitution. |
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| Constitutionally, the states are severely restricted by the elastic clause, which provides that the U.S. Congress has the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper. |
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| It's an elastic clause, given that it's hard to see the future, and could be used to shut down efforts to empty the camp. |
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| The question which naturally suggests itself is whether Germany has derived any advantages from the working of the Elastic Clause. |
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| It may be of advantage to state the effects which have not resulted from the Elastic Clause. |
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| Strict constructionists believe that the implied powers inherent in the Elastic Clause should only be used when absolutely necessary. |
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