Which of the following provisions in the US Constitution directly addresses the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation best expressed in the excerpt?
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The question is asking to identify which specific provisions in the US Constitution address the weaknesses highlighted in the Articles of Confederation, as referred to in an excerpt. This requires knowledge of both the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution.
Answer
The Necessary and Proper Clause.
The Necessary and Proper Clause in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution directly addresses the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
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The Necessary and Proper Clause in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution directly addresses the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
More Information
The Necessary and Proper Clause (also known as the Elastic Clause) empowers Congress to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers. This clause was crucial in creating a strong central government, addressing the limitations of the Articles of Confederation which did not adequately empower the national government.
Tips
Confusing the Necessary and Proper Clause with other Constitutional provisions such as the Commerce Clause or the Tenth Amendment is a common mistake.
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