Federalists Versus Democratic Republicans

Question

Federalists Democratic Republicans
Led by Alexander Hamilton Led by Thomas Jefferson
Strong central government led by industry and wealthy Strong state governments led by the "common man"
Emphasis on manufacturing, shipping, and trade Emphasis on agriculture: "Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable"
- Thomas Jefferson
Loose interpretation of the Constitution Strict interpretation of the Constitution
Favored the national bank Opposed the national bank
Favored protective tariffs Opposed protective tariffs
Pro-British Pro-French
Question
Use the table to answer the question.
Favoring the idea of national regulation of trade between states would be an example of which political party's stance listed in the chart?
(1 point)
Responses

the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government
the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government

the Democratic Republican’s support for strict interpretation of the Constitution
the Democratic Republican’s support for strict interpretation of the Constitution

the Federalist Party’s support of protective tariffs
the Federalist Party’s support of protective tariffs

the Democratic Republican’s belief in a strong state government
the Democratic Republican’s belief in a strong state government

Answer 1

The correct response is:

the Federalist Party’s belief in a strong central government.

This aligns with the Federalists' support for a national regulation of trade between states.