Definition of Elastic clause
a statement in the US constitution that says Congress is allowed to pass laws that are in the nation’s best interest
Examples of Elastic clause in a sentence
Because of the elastic clause, the government can hire postal workers even though it’s not directly in the constitution.
The constitution’s elastic clause lets congressmen pass laws that help our country run smoother.
The elastic clause gives the government the power to make all laws that are necessary for the country to run properly.
Because of the elastic clause in Article 1 of the Constitution, U.S. Congress is able to create laws that keep the country safe but are not directly listed by our founding fathers.
The elastic clause allows Congress to build roads since it is in the nation’s best interest to have working highways.
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