Both of the prevailing parties could be characterized by their interpretation of the Constitution. ... This belief represented the state's rights, which Jefferson believed were clearly stated in the Constitution. ... The Louisiana Purchase, a monumental accomplishment in the history of the United States, was against the traditional characterization of Jefferson. The Constitution did not grant any powers to the federal government that would allow them to purchase any new lands. ... Each party changed their view of the Constitution and did not hold their traditional values. ...

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In our nation's history a form of political theory in which the national government holds significant power has come into existence and evolved over time. ... In our nation's history the first brand of federalist thought was that of dual federalism, which granted the state and national government equal power and made each co-sovereign. ... In duel federalist theory certain part of the constitution are interpreted very strictly, and power is only given to the national government if it is explicitly said. ... The powers granted to the government in the constitution are more widely inte...

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Anti-Federalists During the time of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States, two camps of political thought emerged. ... Because the lack of a bill of rights in the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists focused almost all of their energies on attacking the Constitution because it did not explicitly guarantee the rights of the people. ... History had taught the Federalists that certain people would not be willing to set aside personal interests to dedicate themselves to the common good. ... The Federalists were in full support of the Constitution and they wrote series of essays...

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Anti-Federalists During the time of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States, two camps of political thought emerged. ... Because the lack of a bill of rights in the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists focused almost all of their energies on attacking the Constitution because it did not explicitly guarantee the rights of the people. ... History had taught the Federalists that certain people would not be willing to set aside personal interests to dedicate themselves to the common good. ... The Federalists were in full support of the Constitution and they wrote series of essays...

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The case is one of the most influential cases in Supreme Court history. ... "In the Constitution, certain enumerated powers were delegated to the national government"(Siegal, 25). ... "The bank was a "necessary and proper" means to carry out the powers given to the federal government in the Constitution and Congress did have a right to charter the bank. ... "The federal government power comes from the Constitution of the United States. ... "Early in our history, our monetary system consisted of numerous foreign coins and paper currencies issued by the 13 colonies and the Continental Congress" ...

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Throughout history there have been many political parties. ... Liberals also believe the federal government is an important part of an individuals life and that the constitution is open to changes. ... Lastly in respect to the constitution they believe that it means what it says and its principles still apply today. The liberal Democrats support Welfare and believe in the principle of Constitution to "provide for the common welfare". ...

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From its early beginning in the minds of the Framers of the Constitution to its state today. ... The next few paragraphs will go through the history of federalism in the United States. The Federal System began when the Framers wrote the Constitution. The Constitution set up the basic outline of the federal system. ...

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Federalism From its early beginning in the minds of the Framers of the Constitution to its state today. ... The history of federalism has changed each type in the United States The Federal System began when the Framers wrote the Constitution. The Constitution set up the basic outline of the federal system. ...

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The Fourteenth Amendment was perhaps one of the most important amendments in our constitution. ... The era of reconstruction saw the largest struggle between Congress and the chief executive in the nation's history. ... Finally, it reconstructed a nation, brought together a Union, and embodied constitution and all of its unalienable rights. ...

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