I have a DBQ on the strict/loose constructionist views of Jefferson and Madison due tomorrow (the 1998 DBQ)
With respect to the federal Constitution, the Jeffersonian Republicans are usually characterized as strict constructionists who were opposed to the broad constructionism of the Federalists. To what extent was this characterization of the two parties accurate during the presidencies of Jefferson and Madison? (time frame 1801-1817)
I really don't know how to start it and need help with the thesis. I'd also appreciate any help as to what I should include in my essay/paragraphs and such.
Any help at all would be appreciated, Thanks!
uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh check the other threads. Im pretty sure this is the same question as dramabunny1983's post
Look at other posts...This is the third time I have answered this DBQ in less than a week. I did this DBQ about a month or so ago...Jeffersonian Republicans were strict constructionists in aspects of Jefferson dismantling the Navy and placing limitations on the military, Jefferson also upheld to Washington's two term policy of presidency, Madison's vetoing of the of the Internal Improvement Bill in 1817 shows he thought internal improvements by the federal government was against the Constitution. The buying of the Louisiana Purchase by Jefferson shows a loose constructionist view because he bought it without the Senate's approval. The Federalist party showed a strict constuctionist view when they required Congress to have two-thirds in order to pass things such as admissions of states and declarations of war. Hamilton's economic program was kept by Jefferson which gave the federal government the right to tax which is a loose view. The embargo shows Jefferson's loose view, too. in one of the documents Jefferson states that he feels the government needs to be flexible and change with the times. John Marshall supported the Elastic Clause which was definately a loose constructionist view because it allowed a flexible interpretation of the Constitution. In all, both parties showed loose and strict views in regards to the Constitution.
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Prep_Needs_An_A wrote:Look at other posts...This is the third time I have answered this DBQ in less than a week. I did this DBQ about a month or so ago...Jeffersonian Republicans were strict constructionists in aspects of Jefferson dismantling the Navy and placing limitations on the military, Jefferson also upheld to Washington's two term policy of presidency, Madison's vetoing of the of the Internal Improvement Bill in 1817 shows he thought internal improvements by the federal government was against the Constitution. The buying of the Louisiana Purchase by Jefferson shows a loose constructionist view because he bought it without the Senate's approval. The Federalist party showed a strict constuctionist view when they required Congress to have two-thirds in order to pass things such as admissions of states and declarations of war. Hamilton's economic program was kept by Jefferson which gave the federal government the right to tax which is a loose view. The embargo shows Jefferson's loose view, too. in one of the documents Jefferson states that he feels the government needs to be flexible and change with the times. John Marshall supported the Elastic Clause which was definately a loose constructionist view because it allowed a flexible interpretation of the Constitution. In all, both parties showed loose and strict views in regards to the Constitution.
I'm impressed. I would simply have put the site where I posted and made them look it up.
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Ahhh it's not a big deal, plus some people aren't familiar with the site. Only took a minute and it makes it easier on the person. : )
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Prep_Needs_An_A wrote: The Federalist party showed a strict constuctionist view when they required Congress to have two-thirds in order to pass things such as admissions of states and declarations of war.
I took the document as rather giving into teh Democratic Republican beliefs thus producing these amendments to be added