Edmund Randolph
He was the attorney general who gave a resounding no to Alexander Hamilton's Bank Bill, deeming it unconstitutional.
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May 3, 2024 • 17min
The Constitution vs the National Bank: Edmund Randolph’s Analysis
Attorney General Edmund Randolph opposed Alexander Hamilton's Bank Bill as unconstitutional, highlighting the 10th Amendment. He scrutinized the implications of federal government creating corporations and challenged arguments for the national bank. Randolph's views clashed with Hamilton's 'necessary and proper' clause interpretation, cautioning against expansive governmental powers and unchecked authority.
