The issue that posed the most serious problem for Madison from a constitutional point of view was

A) the protective tariff.
B) federal support for local internal improvements such as roads and canals.
C) the proposal for a permanent standing army.
D) the national bank question.

Constitutional Point

A constitutional point refers to a legal question or interpretation that pertains to the constitution of a country, often involving issues of individual rights, government powers, and the interpretation and application of constitutional law.

Protective Tariff

A tariff imposed on imports to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by increasing the cost of imported goods.

Internal Improvements

Government-funded public works, such as roads, bridges, and canals, aimed at improving the infrastructure and economic development of a nation.