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The principle of limited federal government. More precisely the constitution does give the federal government the power to purchase new territory and clearly states that all powers not listed as belonging to Congress are reserved to the states.

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What were one of Thomas Jefferson's constitutional principles of the Louisiana purchase go against?

the principle of limited federal government


Why did the purchase of Louisiana pose a problem for Jefferson?

Because he was one of the people who believed that the constitution shouldn't be interpreted and didn't believe in loose constitution (using the constitution as a guide, implying new rights and ideas from what is initially written in it). What did he do? He went ahead and contradicted himself by getting himself into the Louisiana purchase. The constitution says that it's only up to congress to add a new part to the nation NOT the president. Thoman Jefferson was a man of many contradictions.


What was thomas jeffersons reaction to the Louisiana purhase?

Jefferson arranged the purchase from Napoleon.


Can US President Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory be an example of unilateral presidential authority?

US President Harry Truman once used the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 as an example of unilateral presidential authority and initiative. He even had some support from "constitutional" attorneys in the Justice Department to support him. Most constitutional scholars, however, did not see the Louisiana Purchase in that light at all. The US Congress made an objection to Jefferson's acts and to solidify its stance confirmed the envoys who negotiated the purchase, appropriated the funds for the purchase, ratified and ratified the treaty confirming the purchase.


How do you spell Louisiana Purchase?

The correct spelling is Louisiana Purchase (1803).

Related Questions

Which of Jeffersons policies was most important?

The Louisiana Purchase


What were one of Thomas Jefferson's constitutional principles of the Louisiana purchase go against?

the principle of limited federal government


What was the result of president thomas jeffersons purchase of Louisiana?

The Louisiana Purchase helped to double the size of the United States.


Why did the purchase of Louisiana pose a problem for Jefferson?

Because he was one of the people who believed that the constitution shouldn't be interpreted and didn't believe in loose constitution (using the constitution as a guide, implying new rights and ideas from what is initially written in it). What did he do? He went ahead and contradicted himself by getting himself into the Louisiana purchase. The constitution says that it's only up to congress to add a new part to the nation NOT the president. Thoman Jefferson was a man of many contradictions.


What was thomas jeffersons reaction to the Louisiana purhase?

Jefferson arranged the purchase from Napoleon.


What was Jeffersons purchase of the Louisiana territory?

Yes, the purchase of the Louisiana Territory was Constitutional because there is nothing stated in the Constitution about purchasing anything. This putting it in the implied powers (powers that are not stated in the constitution) spot. It was not constitutional, Thomas Jefferson bought it himself without the legislative or judicial branch even knowing about it. Thomas Jefferson was a strange man


Who did jeffersons buy The Louisiana Purchase from?

France.The Louisiana Territory was owned by France, and was sold to Thomas Jefferson by Napoleon Bonaparte.


What were some of the accomplishment of jeffersons first administration?

The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the launch of the Lewis and Clark expedition of discovery.


As a strict constructionist's President Thomas Jefferson questioned the constitutional right to?

Thomas Jefferson questioned the right to buy the Louisiana Purchase.


Why was The Louisiana Purchase was constitutional issue?

There was nothing in the constitution about buying land from Another Country. Many saw the purchase as the president over reaching his constitutional powers.


What was Thomas Jeffersons reaction to the Louisiana purchase?

Despite having qualm about the constitutionality of the purchase, Jefferson pushed for its completion. After it was made, he commissioned Lewis and Clark to explore it and make notes of what they found.


What action did Thomas Jefferson take despite questions about the constitutional provisions allowing it?

President Thomas Jefferson questioned the constitutional right to purchase the Louisiana Territory.