A New Nation - Political Parties - Pages 4-6

Who was the leader of the Federalists?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• James Madison

Which political party was led by Thomas Jefferson?

• Federalists

• Republicans

• Whigs

• Democrats

What was a main cause for the formation of political parties in the United States?

• Disagreement over foreign policy

• Debate over federal vs. state government authority

• Dispute over the Bill of Rights

• Conflict over the election process

Which of the following was a key belief of the Federalists?

• Strict interpretation of the Constitution

• National Bank is essential for paying war debts

• Opposition to protective tariffs

• State banks over a national bank

Who were the primary supporters of the Federalists?

• Southern farmers and artisans

• Northern merchants and some Southern planters

• Western settlers and frontiersmen

• Urban laborers and immigrants

What was the Federalists' stance on the interpretation of the Constitution?

• Strict Construction

• Loose Construction

• Literal Interpretation

• Originalism

Which clause of the Constitution did the Federalists interpret broadly?

• Commerce Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Equal Protection Clause

What was a key component of Hamilton’s Financial Plan that caused conflict?

• Establishment of a state bank

• Creation of a National Bank

• Abolition of tariffs

• Reduction of military spending

Which political party believed in a broad interpretation of the Constitution?

• Republicans

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

What was the purpose of the protective tariff supported by the Federalists?

• To increase government revenue

• To protect U.S. industries from foreign competition

• To reduce the cost of imports

• To encourage free trade