"I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground: That "all powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States or to the people." [10th Amendment] To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specifically drawn around the powers of Congress is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible of any definition." - Thomas Jefferson: National Bank Opinion, 1791.
Document Based Question - The Constitution was written with the idea that if it did not clearly give the federal government a power it is reserved for what and/or who? If this is not followed what should happen?
My answer: When Hamilton introduced his bill to establish a national bank, Jefferson objected. Jefferson argued that the Constitution expressly enumerates all the powers belonging to the federal government and reserves all other powers to the states. Nowhere was it empowered to set up a bank.
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Right. But what should happen if that principle were not followed?
The powers of Congress would be obviously affected?
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Thank you so so so much Ms.Sue for helping me :)
You're very welcome, Cassidy.
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