Basics of Hamilton Vs. Jefferson
Subject:
US History [1]
Jefferson believed:
-wanted power of government to the
states and its people
-democratic-republican
-did not want u.s. bank
-did not want debt
-believed in strict construction *
Hamilton:
-wanted a strong central government
-federalist
-wanted u.s. bank established
-thought debt was a good thing
-believed in loose construction **
*The idea that the Constitution was literal and that the
government is only allowed to practice what it says
**The idea that the Constitution should not be taken literal.
Example of loose construction vs. strict construction:
The Constitution does not say the government CAN establish
a national bank. (strict) The Constitution does not say
the government CAN NOT establish a national bank. (loose)