Konstytucja jako instrument narodu: rola Alexandra Hamiltona w rozwoju amerykańskiej hermeneutyki konstytucyjnej
The constitution as an instrument of the nation: alexander hamilton's role in the development of american constitutional hermeneutics
Author(s): Tomasz TulejskiSubject(s): Constitutional Law
Published by: Uniwersytet Ignatianum w Krakowie
Keywords: Alexander Hamilton; constitutional hermeneutics; John Marshall; federalism
Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The research objective of the article is to analyze Alexander Hamilton's interpretive philosophy regarding the United States Constitution and to demonstrate its influence on the development of American constitutional hermeneutics, particularly in the context of similarities to the principles applied by the Supreme Court under John Marshall's leadership. RESEARCH RESULTS: The scientific analysis demonstrates that Alexander Hamilton played a crucial role in developing a loose interpretation of the Constitution, promoting the doctrine of implied powers and a strong federal government. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The analysis of the article confirms that Alexander Hamilton's loose construction of the Constitution, supporting a strong federal government, had a lasting impact on American constitutional hermeneutics.
Journal: Horyzonty Polityki
- Issue Year: 17/2026
- Issue No: 59
- Page Range: 243-262
- Page Count: 20
- Language: Polish
