Thomas Jefferson: The Constitution vs the National Bank
In 1791, Thomas Jefferson wrote his Opinion on the Constitutionality of a National Bank, opposing it primarily on 10th Amendment grounds. He also rejected claims that used the commerce, general welfare and necessary and proper clauses. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday...Establishing a national bank was not included in the delegated powers of the #Constitution. @mmaharrey10th pic.twitter.com/Grdmdt2tiH
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I think Thomas Jefferson Wins This Argument
The necessary and proper clause is one of the most abused provisions in the Constitution. Establishing a national bank was not included in the delegated powers of the #Constitution. @mmaharrey10th pic.twitter.com/Grdmdt2tiH — TenthAmendmentCenter...