Which of the following people favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution?(1 point)

Responses

George Washington
George Washington

Charles Evan Hughes
Charles Evan Hughes

Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

1 answer

Among the people listed, Alexander Hamilton favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution. Hamilton believed in a broad reading of the Constitution to allow for a stronger national government and the ability to adapt to new situations. In contrast, Thomas Jefferson favored a strict interpretation. George Washington and Charles Evan Hughes are not typically identified with a specific interpretation in the same way.