Directions: John Marshall believed that the Constitution was meant to be adapted. Write a paragraph in which you explain how specific features of the Constitution provide for change and adaptation.

John Marshall believed that the Constitution was meant to be adapted. What specific features of the Constitution provide for change and adaptation? the ability to make amendments, the principles of checks and balances and separation of powers.

necessary and proper clause. the congress shall have power to all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states, or in any department or officer thereof.

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".