Federalists vs Democratic-Republicans

Front

Alexander Hamilton had what position in George Washington's cabinet?

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Secretary of the Treasury

Front

Thomas Jefferson held what position in George Washington's cabinet?

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Secretary of State

Front

Who was the leader of the Federalists Party?

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Alexander Hamilton

Front

Who was the leader of the Democratic-Republicans?

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

Did the Federalists believe the states or the national government should have the greatest amount of power?

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The National Government

Front

What did the Democratic-Republicans support in order to limit the powers of the national government?

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A strict interpretation of the Constitution

Front

What was the Federalists Party’s reason behind their view on how the Constitution should be interpreted?

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They wanted a strong National Government

Front

What was the Democratic-Republicans’ reason behind their view on how the Constitution should be interpreted?

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They wanted to limit the powers of the federal government

Front

Why did the Democratic-Republicans support France?

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They were strongly anti-monarchist.

Front

Did the Federalists or Democratic-Republicans have a strong base in this area?

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Federalists