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One of the issues facing the early nation was how to interpret the Constitution. Alexander Hamilton said that the Constitution gave Congress the power "to make all laws necessary and proper." Which statement best describes Hamilton's views on how the Constitution should be interpreted?
A.
He favored an inconsistent interpretation of the Constitution.
B.
He favored a broad interpretation of the Constitution.
C.
He favored a partisan interpretation of the Constitution.
D.
He favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
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B. He favored a broad interpretation of the Constitution.
Hamilton supported a "loose" or broad reading of the necessary and proper (elastic) clause, arguing that Congress could use implied powers to carry out its constitutional duties.
Hamilton supported a "loose" or broad reading of the necessary and proper (elastic) clause, arguing that Congress could use implied powers to carry out its constitutional duties.
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