Question

Alexander Hamilton's recommendation for creating a national bank is an example of
A. a strict interpretation of the Constitution
B. a violation of states rights
C. a power given by the federal government
D. a loose interpretation of the Constitution

Answer 1

D. a loose interpretation of the Constitution

Hamilton argued the Constitution's "necessary and proper" (elastic) clause allowed implied powers, so the federal government could create a national bank even though it wasn't expressly listed.