Question

How did Federalists interpret the text of the Constitution?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Constitution should be interpreted loosely according to historical and social changes.

Explanation:

The Federalists wanted to strengthen the power of the Federal Government.

If the government's power is limited only to the things written in the constitution (word by word), it will make the government become too weak since the constitution did not necessarily require the states to conform to the Central Government.

This is the reason why they wanted the constitution should be interpreted loosely. This will give the government with the flexibility that is necessary to address both economic, social, and military events that occur in United States for the future.