Name:
U.S. History
Date:
Launching the New Nation
Directions: Read the definitions below and determine if each action is a strict or a loose constructionist
viewpoint.
Strict Constructionist :
Congress should be allowed
to exercise very few implied
(not written in the
Constitution) powers so that
government will remain
small
Broad Constructionist (loose):
Congress should be allowed
to exercise many implied(not
written in the Constitution)
powers so that government
can take a greater role in
shaping events
Scenarios:
1. Creation of a National Bank
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2. Buying the Louisiana Purchase from France
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3. Creation of a Judicial System
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4. Declaring the United States neutral in foreign affairs
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5. Negotiating a treaty with Great Britain to evacuate forts in America
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