Charles Beard
An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States was created in 1913.
L. Parce has written: 'Economic determinism or the economic interpretation of history'
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Charles Beard 1913-1915 and his wife Mary Beard
the Constitution and its interpretation
They favored strict interpretation of the Constitution.
Decentralists favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States by Charles A. Beard generated controversy because it challenged the traditional view that the Constitution was solely a product of democratic ideals and philosophical principles. Beard argued that the framers were primarily motivated by their own economic interests, suggesting that their personal financial stakes influenced the document's creation. This perspective provoked backlash from those who believed it undermined the nobility of the founders' intentions and the Constitution's role in promoting democracy. Furthermore, Beard's interpretation sparked debates about the relationship between economics and politics, leading to significant discourse on the nature of American governance.
A strict interpretation of the Constitution states that the government of the United States holds only those powers specifically granted to it by the Constitution. A loose interpretation of the Constitution posits that the government of the United States hold all powers that are not specifically denied to it by the Constitution.
Patrick Jay Hurley has written: 'The constitution and current economic problems' -- subject(s): Economic policy, United States
A strict interpretation of the Constitution states that the government of the United States holds only those powers specifically granted to it by the Constitution. A loose interpretation of the Constitution posits that the government of the United States hold all powers that are not specifically denied to it by the Constitution.
A strict interpretation of the Constitution states that the government of the United States holds only those powers specifically granted to it by the Constitution. A loose interpretation of the Constitution posits that the government of the United States hold all powers that are not specifically denied to it by the Constitution.