Hamilton and Jefferson had several key disagreements on various issues. The following are the issues on which they notably disagreed:
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The role of the federal government - Hamilton believed in a strong federal government, while Jefferson advocated for more power to the states.
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How to structure the judiciary - They had differing views on the judiciary's power and structure, with Hamilton supporting a stronger judiciary.
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Imposition of taxes - They had different views on taxation policies, with Hamilton supporting more federal taxation to fund government activities, while Jefferson was generally skeptical of heavy taxation.
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How to structure a banking system - Hamilton supported the establishment of a national bank, while Jefferson opposed it, believing it favored the wealthy and concentrated power.
Since you need to select all that apply, the correct responses would include all four options listed:
- The role of the federal government
- How to structure the judiciary
- Imposition of taxes
- How to structure a banking system