In order to signify that the enumerated powers were meant to be a source of strength to the national government and not a limitation on it, the framers of the federal Constitution
A) added the Bill of Rights to the Constitution.
B) included provisions for direct democracy in the Constitution.
C) included the full faith and credit clause in the Constitution.
D) included the elastic clause in the Constitution.
E) made it difficult to amend the Constitution.

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The elastic clause, also known as the necessary and proper clause, gives Congress the power to make all laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its duties as outlined in the Constitution. This provides flexibility and allows the national government to take actions beyond what is specifically listed in the Constitution, strengthening the national government's power.

In Order to Signify That the Enumerated Powers Were Meant