Question

questions 1 - 3 refer to the following excerpt. \it is not denied that there are implied (not clearly stated) as well as express (clearly stated) powers, and that the former are as effectually delegated as the latter. it is conceded that implied powers are to be considered as delegated equally with express ones. then it follows, that as a power of erecting a corporation (such as a bank) may as well be implied as any other thing, it may as well be employed as an instrument or means of carrying into execution any of the specified powers. but one may be erected in relation to the trade with foreign countries, or to the trade between the states - because it is the province of the federal government to regulate those objects, and because it is incident to a general sovereign or legislative power to regulate a thing, to employ all the means which relate to its regulation to the best and greatest advantage.\ - alexander hamilton, letter on the national bank, 1791. 1. hamiltons constitutional argument was based on which of the following types of powers? (a) employed (b) expressed (c) implied (d) regulated. 2. hamiltons position expressed in the excerpt most clearly reflected his dissatisfaction with which of the following? (a) the declaration of independence (b) the articles of confederation (c) the northwest ordinance (d) the bill of rights. 3. which of the following would best serve as the basis for modifying or refuting hamiltons position expressed in the excerpt? (a) the ideals of the enlightenment, such as the emphasis on reason (b) the theory of the separation of powers, which divided power among three branches of government (c) the purpose of the 10th amendment, which reserves powers to the states (d) the writings of thomas paine, which supported revolution.

Explanation:

1. The excerpt emphasizes implied powers, stating they are as validly delegated as expressed powers. Hamilton's argument is centered around implied powers.
2. The Articles of Confederation had a weak central - government with limited powers. Hamilton, advocating for more power for the federal government (including implied powers), was dissatisfied with the Articles of Confederation's limitations.
3. The 10th Amendment reserves powers to the states. This would be a basis for challenging Hamilton's view of broad federal implied powers as it emphasizes state - centered power distribution.

Answer:

1. C. Implied
2. B. The Articles of Confederation
3. C. The purpose of the 10th Amendment, which reserves powers to the states