Federalists Vs. Democratic Republicans

Question 1

Were Hamilton and John Adams federalists or democratic republicans?

Answer 1

Federalists.

Question 2

Were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison federalists or democratic republicans

Answer 2

Democrat republicans.

Question 3

Which side was supported by mostly northerners?

Answer 3

Federalists

Question 4

Which side was supported by mostly southerners?

Answer 4

Democratic Republicans

Question 5

How did the federalists interpret the constitution?

Answer 5

LOOSE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONSTITUTION

Question 6

How did the Democratic Republicans interpret the constitution?

Answer 6

STRICT CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONSTITUTION

Question 7

Which side wanted a strong and powerful federal gov?

Answer 7

Federalists

Question 8

Which side wanted to have limited federal gov. power?

Answer 8

Democratic republicans

Question 9

What is “loose construction” of the constitution?

Answer 9

Gives gov more power (implied powers)

Question 10

What is “strict construction” of the constitution?

Answer 10

If it doesn’t say it it can’t happen