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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Ratification and the Bill of Rights

Question 2 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

Given that Marshall was a Federalist, how might you expect him to interpret the Constitution?

Answer
A
He would interpret it loosely.
B
He would interpret it strictly.
C
He would interpret it to limit federal power.

Explanation

Federalists generally favored a stronger national government and a broad reading of the Constitution’s powers. So Marshall, as a Federalist, would be expected to interpret the Constitution loosely, allowing implied powers when they help the federal government carry out its duties.

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