Choose the power given to congress that is most often associated with the "elastic clause" (article i, section 8, clause 18). a. enumerated power b. implied power c. delegated power d. reserved power

The correct answer is B. The powers given to Congress that are most often associated with the "elastic clause" (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18) are the implied powers.

Explanation:

The Elastic Clause, also called "Necessary and Proper Clause", establishes that Congress has the power to carry out any action or approve any law that is necessary and appropriate for the exercise of the enumerated powers that the Constitution of the United States grants to it. That is, this clause authorizes Congress to carry out not only the enumerated powers listed in the Constitution, but also all those actions that serve to achieve the enumerated powers. Therefore, its application refers to the implicit powers, that although they are not specifically enumerated in the Constitution, they are necessary for the normal development of the functions of the federal government.