Question

Alexander Hamilton’s recommendation for creating a national bank is an example of(1 point)
Responses

a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
a loose interpretation of the Constitution.

a violation of states’ rights.
a violation of states’ rights.

a power given by the federal government.
a power given by the federal government.

a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

Answer 1

Alexander Hamilton’s recommendation for creating a national bank is an example of **a loose interpretation of the Constitution**. Hamilton believed that the Constitution allowed for implied powers, which justified the establishment of a national bank, even though such a power was not explicitly stated in the document.