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Quiz: 10/10 jonh Rutledge: comanding, strong willed and astute < i agree with that

I agree with the lose constructionist, because you wouldnt be able to do anything if you only followed what the constitution said, for example the constition doesnt state that you can eat food, so you wouldnt be able to eat.
 * Lose Constuctionist || Strict constuctionist ||
 * if its not stated in the constition then it is allowed || if its not stated in the constition its not allowed ||

**Name: Thaiz Da Silva Date: Febuary 10 ** **Directions: After previewing this document in WordSift, mark it up. **

**Debating a National Bank ** The most controversial part of Hamilton’s plan was the national bank. The debate made clear that Jeffersonian Republicans and Federalists had opposing viewpoints about government. Like many debates during the Constitutional Convention, the disagreement centered on how much power the central government should have. [m1] broader debate arose over two ways of viewing the Constitution: **strict construction** and **loose construction**.  People who favor strict construction believe that the government should only do what the Constitution specifically states it can do. On the other hand, those who favor loose construction think that the government can take reasonable actions that are not outlined in the Constitution—as long as those actions are not specifically prohibited. 

 **Hamilton’s bank plan ** The Constitution (Article I, Section 8) listed a number of specific, or expressed, powers that are granted to Congress. When Hamilton proposed a national bank, he pointed to the clause in the Constitution that allows Congress to pass all laws that are “necessary and  [m2]  ”  to carry out its assigned powers.  This broad interpretation of the Constitution was a prime example of loose construction. From Hamilton’s point of view, the “necessary and proper” clause allowed actions that follow the intent of the Constitution even though those actions are not specifically named in the Constitution. This clause has allowed the government to expand its powers and to adjust to changing times. To this day, it is still a question for debate. 

 **Jefferson opposes the bank ** Jeffersonian Republicans continued the Antifederalists’ arguments against a strong central government. Jefferson himself, although he admired Washington and Madison, was lukewarm about the Constitution in its final form.  Jefferson wanted a small central government with more power left to the states. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">He favored limiting government powers to only those specifically spelled out in the Constitution—and that would not include the power to form a national bank.

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Washington signs the bank bill ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The bank proposal made others uneasy as well. Its directors were to be private  [m3]  <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">, who would clearly gain more influence and wealth from it. Madison, Randolph, and others joined Jefferson in opposing it. Speaking to Congress, Madison said that the right to regulate trade had little to do with a national bank. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Despite the opposition, Congress passed the bill and sent it to the president to sign. Jefferson urged Washington to veto the bank bill. While Washington admitted that he was “greatly perplexed,” he did not want to use the presidential veto. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Hamilton eventually persuaded President Washington to be flexible. **Bank of the United States** in February 1791. [m4]

[m1] This is the main idea

[m2] If it’s a good idea, why not?

[m3] Why did it have to be a private banker?

[m4] This is important because…the first bank is now open President Washington responded decisively—and in person—to the Whiskey Rebellion, leading an army to suppress it.

-Theyre armed -George Washington on a horse -They look reasdy to fight -13000 men -He’s pointing || -a large army -attacking someone -washinton is a hero -he’s the leader -he has a the countries power || ** They have a strong army, a lot of followers, the constituition behind them. ** || 500/500
 * ** I See ** || ** It Means* ** ||
 * -George Washington’s army
 * **Interpreting Visuals:** How does the painting reinforce the idea of a strong federal government?