Why did Hamilton want the federal government to assume the states’ debts? He wanted to make the national debt larger in the end.

He was required to do so by the Constitution.

He wanted to increase the influence of the federal government..

Why would a person who believes in a strict interpretation of the constitution have a concern with the elastic clause? a) the elastic clause limits the ability of the government to respond to new needs of the nation. b) the elastic clause gives the supreme court original jurisdiction in a limited number of cases. c) the elastic clause allows congress to exercise powers not specifically listed in the constitution. d) the elastic clause guarantees that a citizen's property cannot be taken away with due process of law.