Question

Alexander Hamilton's recommendation for creating a national bank is an example of (1 point)
• a power given by the federal government.
• a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
• a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
• a violation of states' rights.

Answer 1

Alexander Hamilton's recommendation for creating a national bank is an example of **a loose interpretation of the Constitution**. Hamilton believed in using the Necessary and Proper Clause to justify the creation of the bank, suggesting that the government had implied powers beyond those explicitly listed in the Constitution.