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Episode 293: Article I, Section 8, Pt.1

Words & Numbers

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What Happens in Emergency?

The necessary and proper clause does not say that the Congress can do whatever it wants in pursuant to what's in Article One, Section 8. But rather, Congress may make the argument that it is necessary and proper. If the thing it wants to do fits both of those criteria, then Congress can go ahead and do it.

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