Which specific constitutional interpretation did Alexander Hamilton use to justify the creation of the First Bank of the United States?
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Correct answer: Loose constructionism via the 'Necessary and Proper' Clause
Hamilton argued that the Constitution granted 'implied powers' to the federal government. He used the 'Necessary and Proper' Clause (Article I, Section 8) to claim that a national bank was essential for carrying out delegated powers like collecting taxes and regulating commerce.
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