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 Founders:
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, grants Congress the power to pass laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out the other powers given to the federal government by the Constitution. This clause was included to give the national government flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, and thus signifies the intention of the Founders to have the enumerated powers be a source of strength rather than a limitation.

In Order to Signify That the Enumerated Powers Were Meant