According to the "Compact Theory" Advocated by Jefferson and Madison

question 51

Multiple Choice

According to the "compact theory" advocated by Jefferson and Madison,

• A) the federal government was the creation of the thirteen sovereign states.
• B) the Constitution was solely the creation of the people.
• C) Congress and the president had entered a compact not to expand federal power.
• D) treaties signed with foreign powers could not overrule U.S. law.
• E) Hamilton's use of the "necessary and proper clause" violated the Constitutional compact.

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