How did Thomas Jefferson s actions as president compare to

Last updated: 10/6/2023

How did Thomas Jefferson s actions as president compare to his stated beliefs about presidential power Despite his stated belief in a strict interpretation of the Constitution Jefferson went beyond the powers the Constitution explicitly granted the president by approving the purchase of the Louisiana Territory without congressional authorization Despite his stated belief in a loose interpretation of the Constitution Jefferson gained congressional approval for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory as the Constitution did not explicitly grant the president the power to purchase land from a foreign country Due to his steadfast belief in a strict interpretation of the Constitution Jefferson gained congressional approval for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory as the Constitution did not explicitly grant the president the power to purchase land from a foreign country Due to his steadfast belief in a loose interpretation of the Constitution Jefferson went beyond the powers the Constitution explicitly granted the president by approving the purchase of the Louisiana Territory without congressional authorization