Question

During George Washington's presidency, what was the major reason for conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?

A) Washington’s decision not to get involved in the revolution in France
B) the distribution of power between the judicial branch and the legislative branch
C) Hamilton’s objection to Jefferson’s strict interpretation of the Constitution
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D) the U.S. government’s decision to remain neutral in the war between France and Britain

Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is C) Hamilton’s objection to Jefferson’s strict interpretation of the Constitution

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Explanation: Hamilton’s objection to Jefferson’s strict interpretation of the Constitution tore at the early political unity in the United States. Hamilton favored broad, sweeping powers for the Federal government, while Jefferson considered himself a "strict" interpreter of the Constitution.

Answer 2

The answer is C.

Hamilton and Jefferson had a rather unhappy relationship. They were both leaders of the two first political parties; the Federalists (Hamilton), and the Democratic Republicans (Jefferson). Washington writes about how Jefferson and Hamilton were always arguing about their contrasting views on the Constitution. Hamilton believed that the Constitution should be loosely interpreted, whilst giving the government that majority of the power. Jefferson believed the Constitution should be strictly interpreted, giving the states more power.

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