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A) appointed justice of the peace in the District of Columbia
B) elected president in 1804
C) negotiated the Louisiana Purchase
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates
E) was a war hawk from Kentucky
F) saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor
G) became vice president in 1801
H) was chief justice
I) was an American naval hero in the War of 1812
J) explored the Louisiana Purchase and Far West
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A) the cost was too high for the United States to pay
B) acquisition of new Indian lands was contrary to his principles and beliefs
C) the territory was ideal for slavery, which he opposed
D) he believed that the Constitution did not give authority to acquire new land
E) it would be hard to defend it against the Spaniards
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A) Alexander Hamilton
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) George Washington
D) James Madison
E) John Adams
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A) the death of Tecumseh
B) American control of Canada
C) the end of British naval supremacy
D) Commodore Perry's glorious victory
E) a British invasion of New York
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A) appointed justice of the peace in the District of Columbia
B) elected president in 1804
C) negotiated the Louisiana Purchase
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates
E) was a war hawk from Kentucky
F) saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor
G) became vice president in 1801
H) was chief justice
I) was an American naval hero in the War of 1812
J) explored the Louisiana Purchase and Far West
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A) cutting military spending
B) selling the national bank
C) ending the tariff
D) abolishing the Postal Service
E) canceling the national debt
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A) worked to unite Indians in a vast confederacy
B) was probably the greatest Indian preacher
C) befriended western settlers
D) attacked British Canada
E) won a battle when Americans attacked his capital
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A) Albert Gallatin
B) John Jay
C) John Pickering
D) John Marshall
E) John Quincy Adams
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A) appointed justice of the peace in the District of Columbia
B) elected president in 1804
C) negotiated the Louisiana Purchase
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates
E) was a war hawk from Kentucky
F) saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor
G) became vice president in 1801
H) was chief justice
I) was an American naval hero in the War of 1812
J) explored the Louisiana Purchase and Far West
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The statement that "strict construction of the Constitution is more a matter of politics than principle" can be seen in the conflicts described in this chapter. Throughout history, there have been numerous debates and conflicts over the interpretation of the Constitution, with different political parties and interest groups advocating for their own strict or loose constructionist views.
One example of this is the conflict over the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms. Advocates for strict construction of the Constitution argue that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual's right to own and carry firearms, while those who take a more loose constructionist approach argue that the amendment only applies to a well-regulated militia. This debate is clearly influenced by political ideologies and interests, with conservative and liberal groups taking opposing views based on their political beliefs.
Another example is the conflict over the separation of powers and checks and balances within the government. Strict constructionists argue for a literal interpretation of the Constitution's provisions on the powers of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, while loose constructionists may argue for a more flexible interpretation that allows for greater executive authority. These debates are often driven by political considerations, with different parties and interest groups advocating for interpretations that align with their political goals.
In light of these conflicts, it is clear that the strict construction of the Constitution is often influenced by political considerations. However, it is also important to recognize that there are principled arguments on both sides of these debates, with strict constructionists emphasizing the importance of adhering to the original intent of the Constitution and loose constructionists emphasizing the need for flexibility in interpreting a document that was written over 200 years ago. Ultimately, the debate over strict versus loose construction of the Constitution is a complex and multifaceted issue that involves both political and principled considerations.
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A) it could seize Florida from England
B) the French Revolution would reignite with better results
C) Canada would separate from Great Britain
D) France would stop impressing American sailors
E) Indian conflicts would cease
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A) Felix Grundy
B) Henry Clay
C) John Randolph
D) John C. Calhoun
E) Andrew Jackson
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A) resulted in an American victory
B) occurred on the Great Lakes
C) created war fever in the United States
D) brought an official British apology
E) ended the British practice of impressment
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A) their capture of Baltimore
B) their defeat by American militia
C) the capture and burning of Washington, D.C.
D) Madison's resignation as president
E) the U.S. decision to sue for peace
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