How did the Republicans' view of government differ from the Federalists?

Question

Group of answer choices

The Federalists believed very strongly in the "Spirit of 76," but the Republicans thought that way of thinking should not be taken too seriously.

The Republicans believed many things in the U.S. Constitution were unfair, and the Federalists believed in a strict reading of the Constitution.

The Republicans believed in more independence for the people, and the Federalists believed the government should have more control.

The Federalists believed the Republicans exerted too much power over the people, and the Republicans thought the Federalists did not exert enough.

Answer 1

The correct choice that highlights the differences in views between the Republicans (often referred to as Jeffersonian Republicans or Democratic-Republicans) and the Federalists is:

The Republicans believed in more independence for the people, and the Federalists believed the government should have more control.

The Federalists advocated for a stronger central government and believed that a well-structured government was necessary to maintain order and stability. In contrast, the Republicans favored more power to the states and a greater emphasis on individual liberties and the rights of the citizenry.