The constitution as an instrument of the nation: alexander hamilton's role in the development of american constitutional hermeneutics Cover Image

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 Tulejski
Subject(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.

  • Issue Year: 17/2026
  • Issue No: 59
  • Page Range: 243-262
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish
Toggle Accessibility Mode