When Alexander Hamilton Argued That Congress Had the Constitutional Authority

question 80

Multiple Choice

When Alexander Hamilton argued that Congress had the constitutional authority to establish a national bank, what was the basis of his assertion?

• A) Article 1, section 8 of the Constitution explicitly states that Congress has the authority to regulate banks.
• B) The Ninth Amendment to the Constitution states any powers not contained in the Constitution are reserved to Congress.
• C) The Constitution gives Congress the authority to do whatever is "necessary and proper" to perform its duties.
• D) Article 2, section 3 of the Constitution allows the president as the chief executive of the country to establish any institution he sees fit.
• E) The Tenth Amendment states that Congress can assume powers if those powers are implied in the Constitution.

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