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MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Alexander Hamilton believed the national gov’t should be able to stretch its power to do things that are necessary and proper even if the gov’t doesn’t have the power in the Constitution to do it ____ this view is called
A
elitist interpretation
B
strong interpretation
C
state interpretation
D
loose interpretation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hamilton believed that a diverse economy would make the nation wealthy and fulfill the potential of its citizens. These visions, expressed during his life, would not be fulfilled until long after his death.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Federalists, primarily led by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, believed that establishing a large national government was not only possible, but necessary to “create a more perfect union” by improving the relationship among the states.

Detailed explanation-3: -He intended to use his position to build a national economic system for America. Hamilton believed that such a system would bind Americans together and create a strong nation. Hamilton pressed for the establishment of a national bank, funding of the national debt, and assumption of state war debts.

Detailed explanation-4: -To make 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. Id.

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