Hamilton’s loose-construction view gave the federal government​

Hamilton's loose-construction view favored a broad interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, which, in turn, gave the federal government more implied powers — more flexibility and authority to take actions that were not specifically granted by the Constitution, as long as they were not expressly forbidden.

For example, one of the most notable applications of Hamilton's loose-constructionist view was his advocacy for the creation of a national bank. Even though the Constitution did not explicitly authorize the creation of a bank, Hamilton argued that it was an implied power under the necessary and proper clause (also known as the elastic clause), which grants Congress the power to pass laws necessary and proper for carrying out its listed powers.

Hamilton's view was in opposition to the strict-constructionist view, which held that the federal government could only do what the Constitution specifically said it could do. His loose-constructionist perspective greatly expanded the range of federal activities and was a key factor in establishing the modern, powerful federal government we have today.