Question 11 of 15 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)
Thomas Jefferson believed that the federal government was limited to the powers explicitly listed in the Constitution. Which best describes Alexander Hamilton’s view of this issue?
Answer
A
Hamilton strongly supported Jefferson’s interpretation of the Constitution.
B
Hamilton believed that the Constitution was unrelated to the nation’s political structure.
C
Hamilton felt that the Constitution should be interpreted more strictly than Jefferson.
D
Hamilton favored a looser interpretation of the Constitution than Jefferson.