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points of view on the constitution
thomas jefferson
→ were called \strict constructionists\ because they argued that the national gov. could only have the powers specifically listed in the constitution.
alexander hamilton
→ were called \loose constructionists\ because they argued that the constitution allowed the federal government to do whatever was
ecessary and proper.\
- how did hamilton and jefferson differ in their vision of the u.s. constitution?
Thomas Jefferson was a strict constructionist, believing the national government only had powers explicitly listed in the U.S. Constitution. Alexander Hamilton was a loose constructionist, arguing the federal government could take actions that were "necessary and proper" even if not explicitly stated in the Constitution, as long as they aligned with the document's broader goals.
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Thomas Jefferson (strict constructionist) held that the national government only had powers specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution. Alexander Hamilton (loose constructionist) argued that the federal government could take any action that was "necessary and proper," even if not explicitly stated in the Constitution, to carry out its core functions.