... Madison, this characterization is only true to a certain extent because despite their opposition against broad constructionism, they both found the need to follow the Republican path when stepping up to power as President. There is proof that Jefferson can be verified as a strict constructionist. In document B, Jefferson states to Samuel Miller that, "I consider the government of the United States ... as interdicted by the Constitution from intermeddling with religious institution, their doctrines, discipline, or exercises- Jefferson believed that certainly no power should decree any re...

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