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Who were the leaders of the Federalist Party?

• Alexander Hamilton and John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison and Alexander Hamilton

What did the Federalists believe about the power of the government?

• The government should have more power than the state governments

• The state governments should have more power than the central government

• The government should have no power at all

• The government should only control the military

Which party was led by Thomas Jefferson?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalists

• Whigs

• Libertarians

What was one of Alexander Hamilton’s plans for the country’s economy?

• Create a national bank

• Lower all taxes to zero

• Give all power to the states

• Ban trade with England

What did the Democratic-Republicans believe about government power?

• The central government should be weaker and states should be stronger

• The central government should control everything

• The government should be run by the military

• The government should only help the wealthy

Why did the Federalists want to create a national bank?

• To help the country gain the trust of investors

• To give all money to the states

• To stop all trade with France

• To make the government weaker

Which country did the Federalists generally favor?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Germany

What did the Democratic-Republicans worry about a strong government?

• It would take away individual and state rights

• It would make the country richer

• It would help the wealthy

• It would make the country more powerful

Who did Thomas Jefferson believe should have the most power in the country?

• Ordinary people

• The president

• The military

• The rich

Which political party favored France during the American Revolution?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalists

• Whigs

• Tories