Jefferson's argument against the constitutionality of a Bank of the United States were based on the strict construction principles, especially embodied in the
A) Articles of Confederation.
B) "necessary and proper" clause of the Constitution.
C) Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.
D) Tenth Amendment in the Bill of Rights.
E) restrictions on Congress's power in Article I, section 10 of the Constitution.

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Jefferson's argument was based on the Tenth Amendment, which emphasizes that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people, supporting a strict interpretation of federal powers.

Jefferson's Argument Against the Constitutionality of a Bank of the United