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Joshua Navarro Hamilton:
1. React to the following statement: Individual rights are more important than the wishes of the majority.
I believe that the wishes of the majority are more important than those of the individual. A strong, central government should be involved in unifying the American people as one.
2. Citing the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution, Congress has decided to make a national system of education. What are your feelings about this?
To better the country, it is “necessary and proper” to establish a national system of education. The Constitution should be interpreted loosely. Every power vested in government cannot be outlined. As long as proposed ideas do not infringe the rights of the people, legislation is constitutional.
3. What group of people do you consider to be the backbone of American society­­— wealthy businessmen or farmers? Why?
Businessmen. The wealthy and well-educated are the backbones of the country. It is important to have a government based on people who know what they are doing. These people know what is best and should therefore represent the people as a whole through representative government.
4. How do you feel about the creation of a National Bank? Explain. A national bank is absolutely necessary and vital to the operation of this country. The bank is to implement a high tax on imports that may compete with American goods. By taxing, more emphasis is put on buying American goods, thus stimulating the economy. A national bank will establish good credit with other countries. America is in some $25 million dollars of debt; creating a national bank will raise nearly ten million dollars through private investment.
5. Which European nation should America have as its closest ally? Why?
America should be closely allied with Great Britain because our economy is heavily based off of British trading.

Jefferson:
1. React to the following statement: Individual rights are more important than the wishes

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