The Necessary and Proper Clause is widely debated. From 1787 to 2010, this clause has had many Supreme Court cases. One important, and one of the first, case about the Necessary and Proper Clause is McCulloch v. Maryland. Several important things happened in this case. But, the real question is, "To what extent does the Necessary and Proper Clause grant a new power to Congress?" The answer to this complex question varies depending on who answers it. I believe the Necessary and Proper Clause grants power to a Congress to the extent where it affects any state's economic. Another important question about the Necessary and Proper Clause is, "What does “Proper” mean?" This answer also varies on the person, usually their political view(s). In this essay I will thoroughly answer these two important questions about the Necessary and Proper Clause. …show more content…
"To what extent does the Necessary and Proper Clause grant a new power to Congress?" This is one of the questions I will be answering.
I believe that if Congress's decisions affects any state way that makes the state's economy worse, then it should not be permitted. In McCulloch v. Maryland, the National Bank taxed $15,00 per year, which is about $337,000 today. Maryland still had a thriving economy then, and $15,00 per year could have affected their economy, not in a good way. I also believe that if Congress is trying to put something in place, that does particularly need to be, then it is not Necessary and Proper. Another example in the McCulloch v. Maryland case is the controversy itself! The national bank Congress was trying to put in place. This Second Bank of the United States was not necessary, it would most likely not help the U.S.. Briefly, I believe if what Congress is trying to put in place under the Necessary and Proper Clause, then it should not worsen the economy and must be helpful to the posterity of the United
States. "What does “Proper” mean(In the Necessary and Proper Clause)?" This question had many answers. The simplest answer in view is appropriate for the situation given, and/or an action that makes sense to the our country's rules. For example, the national bank Congress wanted established was proper, it just didn't seem very necessary. Something that would not be proper is for Congress to try to tax states for having highways. There are many more examples of what is, and is not, proper. But, the main idea of "What does "Proper" mean" is it must be appropriate and sensible for the U.S.'s citizens and laws. The Necessary and Proper Clause is very important. This essay went over two significant questions about the Necessary and Proper Clause. ""To what extent does the Necessary and Proper Clause grant a new power to Congress?" Which is if Congress's decisions effects any state way that makes the state's economy worse, then it should not be permitted."What does “Proper” mean?" This is that it must be appropriate and sensible for the U.S.'s citizens and laws. Overall, the Necessary and Proper Clause still might not be clear, but it will still continue to be debated
·Unless Congress adhered to a strict interpretation of the Constitution, critics argue, the central government might oppress the states and trample individual liberties, just as Parliament had done to the colonies
The Constitution, however, does not specifically prohibit Congress from establishing a bank. The Marshall court found that the creation of a national bank would affect the welfare of the nation; therefore, the Constitutionality of creating the bank was legitimate. The power comes from the “necessary and proper” clause, which is listed under the powers of Congress, not its limits, in Article I section 9. Justice Marshall shows how the word “necessary” may have different meanings depending on the context of the sentence and by the intention of the person using the word. In Article I section 10 the phrase “absolutely necessary” is applied with stronger meaning regarding imports or exports, and is different than the word “necessary” used alone in this case, which was intended to mean indispensable by the framers of the Constitution.
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...ng to our benefit. Congress has several important and express responsibilities and while at times they may attempt to flex those powers in ways we don't agree with, or take the necessary and proper clause a little too liberally, we the people are always free to challenge them and utilize the powers given to us as free citizens to help decide how far those powers can really extend.
Unlike in the past, under the Articles of Confederation, the states were now led by the national government. The ultimate authority of the Constitution was brought out. The decision set the tone for all future court cases that tested the powers of the state v. the national government. After this case, two principles were brought out. First, the Constitution grants Congress implied powers to be used to carry out expressed powers to create a functional national government. Second, a state cannot impede upon valid constitutional exercises by the Federal government. For the states, the decision was signified a great loss of power. Matthew R. Connelly, author of Power in the Marshall Court: the Political Impact of McCulloch v. Maryland said, “ The decision also indicated to what extent a state could be considered sovereign. The opinion that a state could not tax a federal entity severely restricted a state’s author to tax to those situations explicitly enumerated in the Constitution. In general, the opinion demonstrated that while federal powers would be broadly interpreted, state powers would be significantly limited.” It forever changed the relationship between states and the national government. Without a doubt, the McCulloch v. Maryland case will continue to serve as a model for any future debates over the
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Most people say it is Congress contributing good to society and government. Many may say that Necessary and Proper Clause can cause some loopholes in the government. The impact of the Necessary and Proper Clause has caused some controversies on the limitation of power it gives Congress. The Necessary and Proper Clause grant a new power to Congress by stretching its power, meeting new need , and Proper mean making the power suggested but not in the constitution.
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