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Thomas Jefferson was a strict constructionist president, but during his presidency he made many loose constructionist decisions. (during his 1st term)
Thomas Jefferson was a strict constructionist. Hamilton was a loose constructionist.
John Adams was generally considered to be a strict constructionist, meaning he believed in a strict interpretation of the constitution. However, there were some instances where he deviated from this view, such as when he signed the Alien and Sedition Acts, which many argued were unconstitutional. So, while Adams leaned towards strict constructionism, his actions were not always consistent with this perspective.
Monroe believed that the US needed a strong central government that had power. He believed that most of the powers were implied in the Constitution, though, not specifically spelled out, because 1) if the Founders did that they were bound to forget something and 2) he wanted the goals of the Constitution to be able to be flexible to changing standards and the evolution of the US. Therefore, he technically could be considered both a loose and strict constructionist, but most consider him to be a loose constructionist because he was in favor of a powerful executive.
He was a strict constructionist. He viewed interpretted the Constituion narrowly. Strict constructionist were also called antiFederalists.
John Marshall is considered to have been a loose constructionist, rather than a strict constructionist. Marshall was the 4th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Thomas Jefferson was a strict constructionist president, but during his presidency he made many loose constructionist decisions. (during his 1st term)
In a loose view, constitutionalist perspective means that you have the right to challenge the government. With a loose view, you feel that laws have been passed to prevent wars between the states.
Alexander Hamilton (His idea of a National Bank was based of the fact that the constitution didn't explicitly prohibit it and therefore, it was constitutional.
They were strict constructionist which means they took the constitution literally word for word. While others took the constitution loosely and were known as loose constructionists.
They were strict constructionist which means they took the constitution literally word for word. While others took the constitution loosely and were known as loose constructionists.