What does a strict constructionist believe?
The government should exercise only the powers specifically listed in the Constitution.
The government may exercise powers implied by the Constitution, even if they are not explicitly listed.
State laws retain supremacy over national laws when they are in conflict.
The national government should not share power with the states.
In general, a strict constructionist believes that "The government should exercise only the powers specifically listed in the Constitution" since they believe the Founding Fathers were literal in their meanings.
