The elastic clause of the Constitution allows Congress to
A. assert its supremacy over the other branches of government.
B. regulate commerce with foreign nations.
C. overturn state laws that conflict with federal law.
D. claim powers not explicitly granted to it by the Constitution.
E. override presidential vetoes.
Answer: D
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A. concurring opinion. B. plurality opinion. C. per curiam opinion. D. majority opinion. E. dissenting opinion.
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a. techniques to reform incrementalism b. budget appropriations methods c. methods of increasing legislative power d. types of legislative authorization
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a. more narrowly focused b. less diverse c. less important d. more complicated
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A. government corporations. B. independent regulatory agencies. C. line organizations. D. proxy administration. E. government-sponsored enterprise.