Hamilton vs. Jefferson Lesson

Multiple Choice

People are generally ignorant and selfish and cannot truly be

trusted.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

A national government that is too strong can take away rights

of the people.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

The national government must be strong and powerful.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

The common man should be able to have a voice in

government.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

The Constitution should mean exactly what it says, no more, no

less.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

This country will be most successful when led by the merchant

elite.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

The Constitution is meant to be interpreted loosely.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

The country should be made up of farmers.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

Who said: “Our country is too large to have all affairs directed by a single

government.”

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

Who said: “The small landowners are the most precious part of the state.”

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

Who said: “It must be by this time evident to all men...that [the Articles of

Confederation] is a system so radically vicious and unsound as

to admit...an entire change.”

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

Who said: “I am not among those who fear the people. They, not the rich,

are our dependence for continued freedom.”

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

Who said: “The powers contained in a constitution...ought to be

construed liberally in advancement of the public good.”

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton