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Scope of congressional powers in constitutional debate
The Gazette traces the 1787 debates on representation and powers of Congress. It notes Madison and Jefferson framed a strong central legislature via the Great Compromise, with enumerated powers plus the necessary and proper clause, while state interests and revenue struggles shaped early work.
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Philadelphia
Congress
Madison
Senate
Carl van Doren
Washington
John Adams
Continental Congress
Great Britain
Virginia
United States
Jefferson
New Jersey
Committee of Detail
Committee of Style
National Guard
District of Columbia
Hamilton
Marshall
McCulloch
Maryland
Nathaniel Gorham
Mass