Necessary and Proper and USPS Banking
Necessary and Proper and USPS Banking

A totally failed USPS banking pilot program is a great opportunity to discuss the necessary and proper clause of the Constitution.

Is “banking” a delegated power?

And if not, is it both “necessary” and “proper” for the power to “establish post offices?” Insight from James Madison, Thomas Jefferson - and the legal doctrine of “principles and incidents.”