... origin back to the formation of the government more than 200 years ago. The two-party system, economic plans, and strict and loose interpretation of the Constitution have their origin with Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. The two-party system originated by a conflict between Thomas ... able to fit within it. When Jefferson opposed Hamilton's plan because he felt it unconstitutional he used strict interpretation. In defense he used the tenth amendment which states that all power not stated in the Constitution resided in the hands of the ... . Loose interpretation and strict inter...

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... .When the decision came up on whether or not to establish the Constitution, Jefferson and the other Republicans were originally against it. When they finally agreed to it, they wanted a strict interpretation of the law, or followed as closely as possible. Jefferson stated in his inaugural address, "all will arrange themselves under the will of the law," (Doc. C). One of ... Lee, agreed with this and said that this plan was "the best that can be got at present," (Doc. D). The Republicans all believed in a strict interpretation, whereas Hamilton and his Federalist followers wanted a loose ...

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... , with the exception of the Louisiana Purchase. He was fickle in that he did not hesitate in buying the Louisiana Territory, using Federal power. Jefferson was known to believe in strict interpretation of the Constitution and it did not state that the president had the authority to acquire new territory and integrate it into the nation. The president and his administration influenced ... ...

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... anti-federalists, were led by Alexander Hamilton. The Federalists, who were mainly from the north and lived in urban areas, wanted a broad interpretation of the law. The Republicans were mainly from the South and lived in rural areas wanted a strict interpretaion of the law. Washington, as president, thought that by being president you were above parties and that there was no need ... ...

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... 1798 and 1799 ("Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions"). The Jeffersonians viewed the Alien and Sedition Acts as a significant threat to free speech which is guaranteed by the Constitution. Since Jeffersonians prefer a strict interpretation of the Constitution, this was important to them. The resolutions did not only advocate repeal of the Alien and Sedition Acts, but went as far to say that the national ... ...

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