What is the constitutional basis for the implied powers of the federal government? A. They are explicitly outlined in the Bill of Rights. B. The Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution permits them. C. The framers of the Constitution presumed them necessary for the government to function. D. They are not directly listed in the Constitution.
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B. The constitutional basis for the implied powers of the federal government lies in the Necessary and Proper Clause (also known as the Elastic Clause) of the Constitution.
This clause, found in Article I, Section 8, grants Congress the authority to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying into execution the powers specifically enumerated in the Constitution. Implied powers are those that are not explicitly listed but are considered essential for the functioning of the government within the framework of the Constitution.