Why did Jefferson feel there was a constitutional issue involved in this purchase? What did he mean when he wrote to Senator Nicholas in September 1803 not to make the Constitution “a blank paper by construction”?

its many islands, high mountains, and remote peninsulas isolated population centers.

the correct answers are: 1) lay and collect taxes and duties; 2) pay debts; 5) borrow money;   6) regulate commerce with foreign nations.

article 1, section 8. refers to the powers of congress. according to the united states constitution: “the congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states.”

a.impressment of us soldiers