Constitutional-Conflict

Louisiana Purchase Demonstrates Jefferson Constitutional Hypocrisy and Executive Power Expansion

1803-10-20 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

The U.S. Senate approves the Louisiana Purchase treaty by a vote of 24-7, with President Thomas Jefferson abandoning his strict constructionist constitutional principles to complete the acquisition of French territory despite acknowledging the Constitution grants no explicit power to purchase …

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First Bank of the United States Establishes Financial Elite Capture Pattern

1791-02-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

President George Washington signs legislation creating the First Bank of the United States, establishing a national bank chartered for twenty years despite fierce constitutional opposition from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton’s proposal creates an …

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