what is the elastic clause and what else is it called
- Article 1 Section 8 Clause 18 of the United States Constitution Supreme Court Building The Elastic Clause, also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause, allows Congress to do what it must to carry out its power. This clause originally proved to be a problem when the Constitution was being ratified. Many saw this clause giving the government endless power like that of a king, but many others argued that this was not the case.