THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THOMAS JEFFERSONS PRESIDENCY LOUISIANA PURCHASE LEWIS CLARK AND MORE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Strict interpretation of the Constitution
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Loose interpretation of the Constitution
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The ability to buy property from foreign governments was not among these powers listed the Constitution – a fact that his political opponents, the Federalists, were eager to point out to the President. Instead, Jefferson considered a constitutional amendment the only way to conclude the deal with France.
Detailed explanation-2: -Though it was not immediately apparent to constructionists such as U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, the Louisiana Purchase was ultimately determined to be constitutional.
Detailed explanation-3: -What reason did Jefferson give for the Louisiana Purchase being constitutional? He argued that the Constitution allowed the President to make treaties and the Louisiana Purchase was part of a treaty.
Detailed explanation-4: -An amendment of the Constitution seems necessary for this.” Jefferson drafted an amendment that would authorize the purchase of Louisiana retroactively. But Jefferson’s cabinet members argued against the need for an amendment, and Congress disregarded his draft. The Senate ratified the treaty in October of 1803.