Necessary and Proper Clause
CLEP American Government, Chapter 10 Necessary and Proper Clause As a congressional power, the Necessary and Proper Clause supports laws that carry enumerated responsibilities into execution. It supplies means, not an independent unlimited end, and therefore must connect to another constitutional power. The clause authorizes appropriate means for executing powers vested in the federal government. […]
Oversight and investigations
CLEP American Government, Chapter 10 Oversight and investigations Congress may investigate matters connected to legislation, appropriations, and institutional responsibilities. Subpoenas and hearings support information gathering, subject to constitutional rights, privileges, and judicial enforcement questions. Investigative power is implied from Congress's legislative responsibilities: lawmakers need information to legislate, appropriate, and evaluate administration. Committees use hearings, document […]
