When President Jefferson spoke of "loose construction," he was referring to
A) interpretation of the Constitution.
B) the USS Constitution and its hull form.
C) an early method of earthwork fortifications.
D) a medical theory compatible with the "humors" theory.
E) None of these answers is correct.

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President Jefferson believed in a broad interpretation of the Constitution, allowing for flexibility and adaptation to changing circumstances. This philosophy came to be known as "loose construction" or "broad construction."

When President Jefferson Spoke of "Loose Construction," He Was Referring