What is the purpose of the elastic clause in the Constitution of the United States?
The purpose of the ‘Elastic Clause’ in the Constitution is to stretch or expand the powers of Congress to fit situtations not thought about by the founders. Issues like the internet, space travel, steriods use, etc are not covered in the original Constitution but are considered ‘necessary and proper’ subjects for Congress to deal with today. Thus, the elastic clause allows Congress to deal with these issues.
