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Why did Hamilton and Madison argue that the US needed a new Constitution?
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The Articles of Confederation were weak and a failure and unless something was done fast the new government would fold. They couldn't tax the states, keep an army, regulate commerce make, treaties, and do all the things that government needs to do to operate.
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What did The Federalist argue about the constitution?
About Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
Why did Alexander Hamilton argue that the Constitution gave the US government the power to create a national bank?
The Constitution gives Congress power to do useful things. This does not constitute a dangerous interpretation of the Constitution. Powers not specifically given in the Constitution can be implied.
Argue as if you are James Madison defending the federalist position to Patrick Henry?
he was right
What did Alexander Hamilton argue that the chief executive office should possess?
energy
What federalist essay did Alexander Hamilton argue in support of judicial review?
In Federalist Paper no. 78, Hamilton argues in support of judicial review.
What did The Federalist argue about the constitution?
About Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
What did president Jefferson argue that the job of deciding what the constitution meant?
elected leaders (apex)
Why did Madison argue congress power to collect taxes?
Potatoes.
Why did Madison argue for congress power to collect taxes?
Potatoes.
Why did Alexander Hamilton argue that the Constitution gave the US government the power to create a national bank?
The Constitution gives Congress power to do useful things. This does not constitute a dangerous interpretation of the Constitution. Powers not specifically given in the Constitution can be implied.
Argue as if you are James Madison defending the federalist position to Patrick Henry?
he was right
What did Alexander Hamilton argue that the chief executive office should possess?
energy
Why did Hamilton and Jefferson argue over?
They had very, very, very contradictory ideas toward it. It really wasn't money, but what they thought the government should DO with the money. Alexander Hamilton, who really had more say as Secretary of the Treasury, believed that the national debt needed to be paid off, and paid off fast, and in doing so, the state debt had to be assumed by the government. He also argued for a national bank, a US mint, and, most importantly, that the US needed to become a manufacturing-based nation. Thomas Jefferson, who had much less influence as Secretary of State but was also friends with the very influential James Madison, believed that the national debt could wait. He opposed Hamilton's financial policies with a vengeance. Assumption terrified him and Madison, who also thought that a national bank was unconstitutional -- they were very strict constructionists who thought the constitution had to be taken literally - and also that the US should stay an agricultural nation based on farming with a majorly undiversified economy. While Hamilton was Secretary of the Treasury he faced fierce oppositions to his policies and even was called the worst name of all - a monarchist. But in the long run, after several bitter fights with Jefferson over money, since they had such radically different ideas, he would win out.
What federalist essay did Alexander Hamilton argue in support of judicial review?
In Federalist Paper no. 78, Hamilton argues in support of judicial review.
Why did strict constructionists argue that the government should not create a national bank?
Alexander Hamilton opposed the idea
Why did antifederalists argue against ratification of the constitution?
it had no bill of rights
Which constitutional idea did Alexander Hamilton use to argue for the ability to collect taxes?
Necessary and proper
