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What is strict construction? |
Strict construction means that the Federal government has very limited powers. |
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What is loose construction? |
Loose construction means that the Constitution gives the Federal government broad powers to do what is necessary. |
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Who favored the loose interpretation? |
Alexander Hamilton |
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Who favored the strict interpretation? |
Thomas Jefferson |
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What is the difference between the two interpretations of the Constitution? |
The Loose interpretation states that the Federal government can do what is good for the country even if the Constitution doesn’t explicitly allow it, but the Strict interpretation states that the Federal government can only do what the Constitution says it can do. |
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What are some examples of loose interpretation? |
Setting up a national bank, having the government pay off all states debts, health care, etc. |
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What is an example of strict interpretation? |
The right to bear arms, religious freedom, needing a search warrant to search someone’s house etc. |
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