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Constitutionality

Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, made a controversial purchase of the Louisiana Territory that left many lawmakers as well as civilians worried about the adherence to the content of constitution during public dealings. In this particular incident, the bone of contention was that the president was not allowed by the then law of America to make such purchases. The deal was between the United States and Napoleon, who sold a large section of land to facilitate the war with the Great French. This is an extreme measure pursued by the then president, considering that his office should act as guidance of compliance with the law.

In my opinion, the purchase was justified considering that a ruler has the power to strike deals with other nations, enact treaties, and also acquire territories for his people...