The Republicans sought for limited interpretation of the Constitution, which is known as having a strict construction. The reason they believed in having a strict construction of the Constitution was specifically to make the language clear and unambiguous. Also having a strict adherence was that if it was left open, this would allow for the constitution to be unsecure, which created the danger of the government becoming too powerful and would pose as one of the greatest threats to an individual’s liberties. This is the reason the colonist had fought in not having a national government that would employ their powers leading them back to monarchy. To Republicans, the ideas of unlimited power would restrict them from having the blessings of liberty.
