Alexander Hamilton vs. Thomas Jefferson

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson both worked on this president's cabinet

• George Bush

• George Washington

• George Clooney

• George Papadopolous

Grew up extremely poor without parents for most of his childhood but became successful by being recognized by others for his intelligence and willingness to work hard

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton believed the national gov't should be able to stretch its power to do things that are necessary and proper even if the gov't doesn't have the power in the Constitution to do it ...this view is called

• elitist interpretation

• strong interpretation

• state interpretation

• loose interpretation

Jefferson believed the state governments should make most of the decisions for its people and power of the federal gov't should be limited as much as possible ...this is called

• states rights

• states wrongs

• strong central government

• common man's government

Jefferson was a strong believer in the

• elite

• common man

• strength of a large powerful national government

• the wealthy and educated

"I believe only the wealthy and educated are capable of making good decisions and thus should work for the national government!" Who would say this?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

"I believe the national government should have only the powers that are described in the Constitution and thus should be followed word for word!" This view is called

• strict interpretation of the Constitution

• loose interpretation of the Constitution

"I believe the national government should have only the powers that are described in the Constitution. The Constitution should be followed word for word!" Who would say this?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

"I feel most people selfish and ignorant!" Who would say this?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

"As a child I was given many opportunities to learn different things because of my wealthy and privileged family!" Who would say this?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson