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Washington’s Presidency

Question 9 • HOPE Scholars- History Grade 8

Hamilton believed that a national bank was constitutional based on

Answer
A
express powers and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
B
implied powers and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
C
express powers and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
D
implied powers and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

Explanation

Hamilton argued that the Constitution’s necessary and proper clause allowed Congress to use implied powers to carry out its expressed responsibilities, such as collecting taxes and managing the nation’s finances. This supported a loose interpretation of the Constitution, so the correct choice is “implied powers and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.”

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