Alexander Hamilton strongly supported a pro-Federalist interpretation of the Constitution. He supported greater federal powers at the expense of the states' powers. Which of these is a result of Hamilton's federalist beliefs?

a. establishing the first national bank of the United States as a way to manage money across state borders

b. establishing the Department of the Interior to manage government lands and set up national parks

c. t he Supreme Court ruling that the rights of the states held more authority over federal law

d. the creation of the Department of the Treasury and the elevation of the Secretary of the Treasury to a Cabinet level position

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Ms. Congeniality

23 April, 14:55

Alexander Hamilton strongly supported a pro-Federalist interpretation of the Constitution. He supported greater federal powers at the expense of the states' powers. Which of these is a result of Hamilton's federalist beliefs?

a. establishing the first national bank of the United States as a way to manage money across state borders

b. establishing the Department of the Interior to manage government lands and set up national parks

c. t he Supreme Court ruling that the rights of the states held more authority over federal law

d. the creation of the Department of the Treasury and the elevation of the Secretary of the Treasury to a Cabinet level position

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Johnathon Lawrence · Answer 1

"a. establishing the first national bank of the United States as a way to manage money across state border" was a result of Hamilton's federalist beliefs, since this bank gave a great deal of power to the federal government over the states.