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Examples of loose constructionist?
Alexander Hamilton (His idea of a National Bank was based of the fact that the constitution didn't explicitly prohibit it and therefore, it was constitutional.
In a strict interpretation of the Constitution the federal government has only what power?
The federal government has only the power to do exactly as the Constitution says. In George Washington's Presidency Alexander Hamilton who believed in loose construction believed that because the Constitution did not say that creating a national bank was illegal, then it could be done. Thomas Jefferson a believer of a strict interpretation believed that if it was not said in the Constitution that the Federal Government could make a National Bank then it is not allowed. The idea of strict and loose interpretation is fought about even to this day.
What were federalist beliefs in the 1700s?
strong central govt that the elite/ educated should lead loose interperetation of the constitution strong national bank control of shipping and manufacturing
What were the basic beliefs of the federalists?
The Federalists believed in a strong central government, that the elite/ educated should lead, loose interpretation of the Constitution, a strong national bank, and control of shipping and manufacturing.
What did Hamilton see in the Constitution that gave him the authority to create a national bank?
He argued that Congress had the power to create a bank because the Constitution granted the federal government authority to do anything "necessary and proper" to carry out its constitutional functions
What proposal represented a loose construction of the constitution?
Creating a national bank represented a "loose" construction of the Constitution.
Is this True or false Alexander Hamilton's argument for a national bank is an example of strict construction of the constitution?
False. This was an example of loose construction and one of the first major uses of the "necessary and proper" or "Elastic Clause" of the Constitution.
Why did Thomas Jefferson opposed Alexander Hamilton's plan to create a national bank primarily?
depend on a loose interpretation of the constitution
Should presidents follow exactly what the constitution state or do presidents should be given more leeway in interpreting the constitusion?
depends if presidents interpret a strict or loose version of the constitution. Alexander hamilton was a loose view becuz he chartered the bank of the united states and nothing about chartering a national bank was in the constituton Jefferson was loose and strict loose when purchasing Louisiana strict when opposing the bank
Examples of loose constructionist?
Alexander Hamilton (His idea of a National Bank was based of the fact that the constitution didn't explicitly prohibit it and therefore, it was constitutional.
In a strict interpretation of the Constitution the federal government has only what power?
The federal government has only the power to do exactly as the Constitution says. In George Washington's Presidency Alexander Hamilton who believed in loose construction believed that because the Constitution did not say that creating a national bank was illegal, then it could be done. Thomas Jefferson a believer of a strict interpretation believed that if it was not said in the Constitution that the Federal Government could make a National Bank then it is not allowed. The idea of strict and loose interpretation is fought about even to this day.
What were federalist beliefs in the 1700s?
strong central govt that the elite/ educated should lead loose interperetation of the constitution strong national bank control of shipping and manufacturing
What were the philosophical and political disagreement between Hamilton and Jefferson that led to the creation of the first American political parties?
Hamilton-supported business, had loose interpretation of the Constitution, supported the National Bank, supported tariffs, opposed the French RevolutionJefferson-supported agriculture, had strict interpretation of the Constitution, opposed the National Bank, opposed tariffs, supported the French Revolution
What were the basic beliefs of the federalists?
The Federalists believed in a strong central government, that the elite/ educated should lead, loose interpretation of the Constitution, a strong national bank, and control of shipping and manufacturing.
Alexander Hamilton advocated the principles of a strong centralized government and?
a loose interpretation of the Constitution. Hamilton advocated a loose interpretation of the Constitution and by doing so strengthened the U.S. economy as the first Secretary of the Treasury. He advocated a strong federal government, a national bank, a reduction in the public debt, and the building of a navy.
Did Thomas Jefferson favor the creation of a national bank?
He didn't because he believed in strict construction of he constitution, which led him to believe that anything that is not written clearly in the constitution should not be done. Thus he opposed the creation of the bank because the constitution did not specifically grant power to Congress to create one. Alexander Hamilton favor the bank, because he believed in lose construction of the Constitution, and according to the "Elastic clause", the congress can do whatever that is for the good of the people. Thus Hamilton was for the creation of the national bank.
The Constitution makes no mention of a national bank How did each man justify his position on constitutional grounds?
Alexander Hamilton had a National Bank accepted into the federal government by the Necessary and Proper clause. There, it states implied powers, which are basically what the name is. There are certain things in the Constitution that imply that topics such as the National Bank (Section 8 of the Constitution) would be constitutional if necessary for carrying out the Government at the time.
