Question

How did the Republicans' view of government differ from the Federalists? (1 point) Question 7 options: 1) The Republicans believed in more independence for the people, and the Federalists believed the government should have more control. 2) The Federalists believed very strongly in the "Spirit of 76," but the Republicans thought that way of thinking should not be taken too seriously. 3) The Republicans believed many things in the U.S. Constitution were unfair, and the Federalists believed in a strict reading of the Constitution. 4) The Federalists believed the Republicans exerted too much power over the people, and the Republicans thought the Federalists did not exert enough.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is A. I got it right on the test.

Answer 2

Among the options given on the question the correct answer is option A.

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

Explanation: The federalists and the Republicans were the first to form two different political parties in the United States. The Republicans were lead by the Thomas Jefferson and the Alexander Hamilton was the leader of Federalists.The were two different opinions over the government form between these two groups.

The federalists were comprised of bankers, wealthy farmers and elite members of the society.Alexander Hamilton wanted the power should be remained to the elite class of the society as the common people are ignorant of the government and unable to self govern.So the Federalists wanted government should be more powerful.

On the other hand, Republicans were comprised of mainly farmers and workers from rural areas and were not well educated. But Jefferson believed these people were able to govern themselves and able to be independent. So the republicans believed in more independence of the people.