1. Strict and Loose Constructionism in America
Jeffersonian Republicans were generally characterized as "strict" constructionists because of their exact and technical interpretation of the Constitution before the election of 1800. They showed such an interpretation through the actions that they supported or opposed. ... Such standpoints made the Jeffersonians become known as "strict" constructionists because of their opposition to any acts that were not given in the Constitution. Despite his belief in strict constructionism, Jefferson eventually seemed to desire acts that favored more loose constructionism. ... They st...
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