Question

Because he was a __________, Jefferson initially worried that the Constitution did not grant the president the right to make such a deal with a foreign nation.
A) Federalist
B) slave owner
C) loose constructionist
D) Strict constructionist

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) Strict constructionist.

Thomas Jefferson was known to be more of a strict constructionist, meaning he believed in adhering closely to the Constitution as it was written, which led him to initially worry about the constitutional basis for the Louisiana Purchase.