Question
Why did Jefferson oppose Hamilton's plan for creating a national bank? Select TWO answers.(2 points)
Responses
Jefferson believed that Americans would protest if a national bank was established.
Jefferson believed that Americans would protest if a national bank was established.
Jefferson believed that a national bank would give the federal government too much power.
Jefferson believed that a national bank would give the federal government too much power.
Jefferson argued that Congress did not have the constitutional authority to establish a national bank.
Jefferson argued that Congress did not have the constitutional authority to establish a national bank.
Jefferson felt a national bank was necessary for the government to collect taxes and pay its bills.
Responses
Jefferson believed that Americans would protest if a national bank was established.
Jefferson believed that Americans would protest if a national bank was established.
Jefferson believed that a national bank would give the federal government too much power.
Jefferson believed that a national bank would give the federal government too much power.
Jefferson argued that Congress did not have the constitutional authority to establish a national bank.
Jefferson argued that Congress did not have the constitutional authority to establish a national bank.
Jefferson felt a national bank was necessary for the government to collect taxes and pay its bills.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two correct responses regarding Jefferson's opposition to Hamilton's plan for creating a national bank are:
1. **Jefferson believed that a national bank would give the federal government too much power.**
2. **Jefferson argued that Congress did not have the constitutional authority to establish a national bank.**
These points reflect Jefferson's concerns about federal overreach and his interpretation of the Constitution regarding implied powers.
1. **Jefferson believed that a national bank would give the federal government too much power.**
2. **Jefferson argued that Congress did not have the constitutional authority to establish a national bank.**
These points reflect Jefferson's concerns about federal overreach and his interpretation of the Constitution regarding implied powers.