Federalist Versus Democratic Republicans

The Federalists were led by...

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Democratic Republicans were led by...

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Which political party believed that the wealthy and well educated should lead the nation?

• Federalists

• Democratic Republicans

Which political party believed that the government gets it authority from the people, who are the source of power in a democracy, a.k.a. popular sovereignty?

• Federalists

• Democratic Republicans

Federalists believed

• that state governments should have the most power.

• in a strong central government.

Which political party believed that an agriculturally based economy was best for the majority of citizens in a nation?

• Democratic Republicans

• Federalists

Democratic Republicans were more fearful of tyranny and, as a result, believed that the power of government should be seated in...

• state governments.

• a central government.

Which political party emphasized manufacturing, shipping, and trade with foreign nations?

• Federalists

• Democratic Republicans

Which party favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution and believed that whatever decision was best in terms of treaty or law, then that was what should be done.

• Federalists

• Democratic Republicans

Which political party believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution and every law or treaty had to be permitted by the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Democratic Republicans