Question

what is the \elastic clause\?
a clause in the bill of rights that gives the states their reserved powers
a clause in article i of the constitution that gives the federal government implied powers
a clause in article vi that allows the constitution to be amended

Explanation:

The Elastic Clause (also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause) is in Article I of the U.S. Constitution. It grants Congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers, thus giving the federal government implied powers. The first option is incorrect as reserved powers for states are not in the Bill of Rights via such a clause. The third option is incorrect as Article VI deals with the Supremacy Clause and other matters, not amendment - related for this context.

Answer:

B. a clause in Article I of the Constitution that gives the federal government implied powers (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C with the first option as A, the second as B, and the third as C)