Hamilton vs Jefferson

Washington's Secretary of State

• Henry Knox

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Edmund Randolph

Washington's Secretary of The Treasury

• Henry Knox

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Edmund Randolph

Which answers fit with Democratic Republicans?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Strict interpretation of the Constitution

• Loose interpretation of the Constitution

Which answers fit with Federalists?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Strict interpretation of the Constitution

• Loose interpretation of the Constitution

What does STRICT interpretation or construction of the Constitution mean?

• If it is not in the Constitution, the federal government cannot do it.

• Just because it is not in the Constitution, does not mean the federal government cannot do it.

What does LOOSE interpretation or construction of the Constitution mean?

• If it is not in the Constitution, the federal government cannot do it.

• Just because it is not in the Constitution, does not mean the federal government cannot do it.

Who would agree with this: We should support the English in their war against France

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republican

Who would support this statement: We should support France in the war against England

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republican

Who would agree with this: We should have a strong banking system.

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans

Farmers support this party.

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans