which of the following best describes the interpretation of the constitution by a strict constructionist?
A. favors a powerful national government that exercises implied powers
B. favors a strong president and the necessary and proper clause
C. favors a very limited role for the national government
D favors a government with powers not specifically granted by the constitution
my best answer is D is that correct
I think it's b is that correct?
Yes, your answer is correct. Option D, "favors a government with powers not specifically granted by the constitution," best describes the interpretation of the Constitution by a strict constructionist.
To arrive at this answer, it is important to understand the general principles of strict constructionism. A strict constructionist interprets the Constitution in a manner that strictly adheres to the original intent of the framers and limits the powers of the federal government to only those explicitly granted by the Constitution.
Options A and B are incorrect because a strict constructionist would not favor a powerful national government exercising implied or necessary and proper powers. On the contrary, they would argue for a limited role of the federal government, as stated in option C. However, option C alone does not capture the essence of a strict constructionist's view, as it does not explicitly mention the government operating on powers not specifically granted by the Constitution.
Therefore, option D is the best fit as it reflects the principle of a strict constructionist approach.