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Question

How did Alexander Hamilton's and Thomas Jefferson's views toward the interpretation of the Constitution differ?

Alexander Hamilton believed in a strict interpretation, while Thomas Jefferson believed in a loose interpretation.

Alexander Hamilton believed that states' rights should prevail; Thomas Jefferson believed that federalism should prevail.

Alexander Hamilton believed in a loose interpretation, while Thomas Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation.

Answer 1

The correct statement regarding the differing views of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson toward the interpretation of the Constitution is:

Alexander Hamilton believed in a loose interpretation, while Thomas Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation.

Hamilton, as a Federalist, supported a broad interpretation of the Constitution, which allowed for implied powers and a strong federal government. Jefferson, on the other hand, advocated for a strict interpretation that constrained federal power and emphasized states' rights.