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Interpret the Constitution in a court case
The Supreme Court has the authority to interpret the Constitution.
The Supreme Court which is part of Judicial Branch
Interpret the laws passed by Congress and signed by the President and make sure that they are not in violation of the Constitution.
Congress, "Necessary and proper" is straight for the Constitution.
Congress shall have the power to make all laws that are necessary
the elastic clause of the constitution
The Necessary and Proper Clause of the US Constitution gives Congress authority to pass laws even though the power to pass that particular law is not expressly stated in the Constitution. ( Elastic Clause)
The Supreme Court has the authority to interpret the Constitution.
Alexander Hamilton
The Constitution states that 'The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution'.
The Elastic Clause. A.K.A. The "necessary and proper" clause - Not all powers are listed in the Constitution. This clause allows Congress to make laws they need in order to carry out the listed powers. This clause allows Congress to "stretch" its powers.