I would realy like some hints, and links for this DBQ!
The qustion is:
With respect to the federal Constitution, the Jeffersonian Republicans are usually characterized as strict constructionists who were opposed to the broad construstionisn of the Federalists. To what extant was this characterization of the two parties accurate during the presidencies of Jefferson and Madison?
So, I need documents suporting, and/or explaining the transformations of the two parties that went on during the Jefferson and Madison presidencies.
Thank you!
-Jennifer
Hello Jennifer, I like your screen name.
So what exactly are you supposed to be doing with this question?
Anyways, about your question. In my AP test prep book it says that if by strict interpretation of the Constitution, the President cannot purchase land. Jefferson, as we all know, spent 15 mil. on Louisianna. This would require a loose interpretation that the president's treaty making abilities enable him to buy land.
I don't have the energy to search the web, but I'll look into it further and get back to you.
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I did this one 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. Hope some of this helps! : )
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I have nothing to add here...
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Prep_Needs_an_A, i would liek to commend you on a job well done, ive added a few ponts to your reputation. =)
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Thanks. I appreciate that very much! : )
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awesome this is just what i needed :)))))
if anyone has anymore to contribute, not that this isnt great, please add! i need help thanks
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Well, I've never had to do this one, but I think that I would say something along the lines of in some ways they truly followed strict interpretations but in other ways they didn't and have a four paragraph essay.
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