If the end be clearly comprehended within any of the specified powers, and if the measure have an obvious relation to that end, and is not forbidden by any particular provision of the Constitution- it may safely be deemed to come within the compass of the national authority.
Authentication Score 3
More information on Authentication Score coming soon.
Original Citation
Hamilton, Alexander. Opinion on the Constitutionality of the Bank. 23 Feb. 1791.
Original citation text copied to clipboard.
Current Citation
Hamilton, Alexander. "Opinion on the Constitutionality of a National, February 23, 1791." Alexander Hamilton: Writings, edited by Joanne B. Freeman. Library of America, 2001.
Current citation text copied to clipboard.
