The First Political Parties

Question

Federalists Supported a strong national
government and a loose
interpretation of the Constitution
Democratic-
Republicans ?
Of the following, which best completes the graphic organizer on the original political parties of the United States?
Responses
A Supported stronger state governments and a loose interpretation of the ConstitutionSupported stronger state governments and a loose interpretation of the Constitution
B Supported a strong national government and a loose interpretation of the constitutionSupported a strong national government and a loose interpretation of the constitution
C Supported states' rights and a strict interpretation of the ConstitutionSupported states' rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution
D Promoted a re-writing of the Constitution

Answer 1

C Supported states' rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution

Democratic-Republicans supported states' rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution, in contrast to the Federalists who supported a strong national government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.