1. Jefferson and the Constitutionality of a National Bank
The disagreement over the constitutionality of the Bank of the United States led to the formation of a division between those with a strict construction view and a loose construction view of the Constitution. ... Thomas Jefferson opposed the bill because he believed that it was a misguided, unconstitutional concept that would only lead to a looser interpretation of the constitution. ... " He believed that even broadening the interpretations of the constitution slightly was completely unconstitutional. ...
- Word Count: 1022
- Approx Pages: 4
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate