Opinion on the Constitutionality of the Bank

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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.

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Topic

Constitutional theory

Author

Alexander Hamilton

Source

Opinion on the Constitutionality of the Bank

Language

English

Time

1791 1790s 18th century

Era

American Revolutionary Period

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Original Citation

Hamilton, Alexander. Opinion on the Constitutionality of the Bank. 23 Feb. 1791.

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.