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Where is the Elastic Clause located in the Constitution?

  1. Article I, Section VIII

  2. Article II, Section IV

  3. Article III, Section II

  4. Article IV, Section I

The correct answer is: Article I, Section VIII

The Elastic Clause, also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause, is located in Article I, Section VIII of the Constitution. This section outlines the powers of the legislative branch and the Elastic Clause specifically gives Congress the power to make all laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out the other powers granted to the federal government in the Constitution. B, C, and D are incorrect options as they refer to sections of the Constitution that do not pertain to the powers of Congress. Article II, Section IV discusses the impeachment process for the President, Article III, Section II outlines the powers of the judicial branch, and Article IV, Section I deals with relationships between states and the federal government. Therefore, A is the correct answer as it is the only option that correctly identifies the location of the Elastic Clause.