Question

Read this quotation by Thomas Jefferson from a debate about the national bank.

To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially drawn around the powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless field of power.

–Thomas Jefferson,
1791

Which statement best explains Jefferson’s point of view?

Congress should assume any powers necessary to help protect and run the country.
Congress should not assume any powers that are not outlined in the Constitution.
Congress should be stripped of some power before it is allowed to take on any new responsibilities.
Congress can assume powers that are implied by the Constitution but not directly expressed in it.

Answer 1

it's b !!

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Congress should not assume any powers that are not outlined in the Constitution.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the quotation by Thomas Jefferson from a debate about the national bank, he talks about Congress moving past its boundaries to becoming a boundless field of power.

The statement that best explains Jefferson’s point of view is that Congress should not assume any powers that are not outlined in the Constitution.