16 mai 1789 - Democratic-Republicans vs Federalists

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Demo-Repubs: Strict Constructionism: wanted to limit federal gov authority by interpreting the constitution narrowly.

Federalists: Loose Constructionism: wanted more expansive fed gov power by way of the elastic clause (a statement in the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers).

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