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A strict constitutionalist believes that people need to do what with the constitution?
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∙ 7y ago
novanet- the powers of the federal government are explicitly granted by the constitution
Alberta Schmitt
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∙ 7y agoThis person reads the constitution the way he thinks the men who wrote it meant it to be read. In other words he doesn't believe there should be any change even though it was written 200 hundred years ago.
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What is a strict constitutionist?
This is a person who believes in the strict interpretation of the constitution.
What type of leader follows the constitution?
When speaking about the US Constitution, a conservative political leader tends to regard the Constitution as a document that severely limits the powers of the Federal government. In other words, while some people see the Constitution as being "flexible" the conservative sees it not that flexible at all. Another term to fit the question is "Strict Constitutionalist".
What does a strict constructionist believe?
novanet- the powers of the federal government are explicitly granted by the constitution
What is a Judge who believes the Constitution's literal meaning?
Such a judge would be called a "strict constructionist". This is because that judge would construe, or interpret, the Constitution in a strict way, keeping close to the literal meaning of the actual words used. in the Constitution.
What is the name for one who believes that the text of the constitution is important and that any interpretation should be kept to a minimum?
Strict Constructionists
Did the centralist favor strict interpretation of the constitution or did the decentralists favor strict interpretation?
Decentralists favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
Does the federalist support loose or strict construction?
A weak central government. a confederation, and individual rights.
What Person interprets the constitution as allowing the federal government to take only those actions that the constitution specifically permits?
That person would have a 'strict' construction view of the Constitution. The other view is termed a 'loose' construction. The loose view believes if the Constitution doesn't prohibit the act (or law) it is okay.
Why did Jefferson dislike the national bank?
Granting Congress any power not explicitly granted by the Constitution will remove all limits on its power other than what Congress itself believes to be the good of the nation.Jefferson was a strict constructionist. He believed that the congress could exercise no power not specifically and explicitly mentioned in the constitution. Since the constitution nowhere mentions a bank he believed any law establishing a bank to be unconstitutional.Michael MontagneAs Secretary of State in Washington's administration Jefferson could not "veto" the National Bank. He argued against it, and debated Alexander Hamilton about its constitutionality, but he was in no position to veto anything.He was, as stated a strict constitutionalist, but later during his own administration he will be forced to recant this strict position when he must make the decision to buy the Louisiana Territory.
Did Washington have a loose or a strict view of the constitution?
strict interputation
How did Hamilton and Jefferson differ in their interpretation if the constitution?
Hamilton was loose, whereas Jefferson was strict in interpreting the Constitution.
Did Federalists believed in a strict following of the Constitution exactly as it was worded?
No, the Democratic Republicans wanted strict interpretaion of the Constitution.
