When Alexander Hamilton Argued That Congress Had the Constitutional Authority

Multiple Choice

When Alexander Hamilton argued that Congress had the constitutional authority to establish a national bank, what was the basis of his assertion?

A) Article 1, section 8 of the Constitution explicitly states that Congress has the authority to regulate banks.
B) The Ninth Amendment to the Constitution states any powers not contained in the Constitution are reserved to Congress.
C) The Constitution gives Congress the authority to do whatever is "necessary and proper" to perform its duties.
D) Article 2, section 3 of the Constitution allows the president as the chief executive of the country to establish any institution he sees fit.
E) The Tenth Amendment states that Congress can assume powers if those powers are implied in the Constitution.