What action by Thomas Jefferson did he say was "an act beyond the Constitution"?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

the U.S. expedition by Lewis and Clark
the U.S. expedition by Lewis and Clark

the expansion of the United States to the Pacific
the expansion of the United States to the Pacific

the exploration of lands claimed by Native Americans
the exploration of lands claimed by Native Americans

the U.S. purchase of land from a foreign government
the U.S. purchase of land from a foreign government

Answer 1

The action by Thomas Jefferson that he referred to as "an act beyond the Constitution" was the U.S. purchase of land from a foreign government. This specifically pertains to the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, where Jefferson was concerned about the constitutional authority to acquire territory, as the Constitution did not explicitly provide for such a purchase.