Question

reserved powers (retained by the states) include all of the following except
a) police powers.
b) conducting elections.
c) coining money.
d) amending the constitution.

the \elastic clause\ is also known as the
a) necessary and proper clause
b) supremacy clause
c) commerce clause
d) santa clause

Explanation:

For the first question: Reserved powers are those held by U.S. states. Police powers, conducting elections, and the ability to participate in amending the Constitution are state-related powers. Coining money is an exclusive federal power under the U.S. Constitution.
For the second question: The elastic clause of the U.S. Constitution is the common name for the Necessary and Proper Clause, which gives Congress implied powers to carry out its enumerated powers.

Answer:

1. C) coining money.
2. A) Necessary and Proper Clause