The US Constitution Through History. Episode 6 The Rise of Federal Power: Hamilton's BankThe US Constitution Through History. Episode 6 The Rise of Federal Power: Hamilton's Bank

The size and scope of the national government has been at the heart of American political debates for centuries—and this debate has been part of the country's dialogue since the beginning. Here, consider Alexander Hamilton's argument for the central bank's role in paying debts and setting the economic direction for the country.