When jefferson took office he ?

a encouraged congress to renew the alien and sedition acts .

b reduce the national debt by cutting government spending

c raised taxes on stamps and land and alcohol spirits.

d expected the national's army and navy and bureaucracy.

Why would a person who believes in a strict interpretation of the constitution have a concern with the elastic clause? a) the elastic clause limits the ability of the government to respond to new needs of the nation. b) the elastic clause gives the supreme court original jurisdiction in a limited number of cases. c) the elastic clause allows congress to exercise powers not specifically listed in the constitution. d) the elastic clause guarantees that a citizen's property cannot be taken away with due process of law.