Final answer:
Based on Hamilton's writings and the Federalist belief in a strong central government, represented by a knowledgeable elite, the correct answer to which statement supports the idea that narrow-minded politicians would have a negative effect is A) Hamilton believed politician's narrow-mindedness would have a negative effect.
The correct option is A.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks which statement supports the idea presented in a quote from an excerpt discussing Alexander Hamilton's views on representation and government. Based on the provided excerpts, the most accurate statement is:
A) Hamilton believed politician's narrow-mindedness would have a negative effect.
In the Federalist Papers, Hamilton argued that the interests of the people could be adequately represented by men of greater experience and knowledge, suggesting that he did not trust the narrow views of local politicians to effectively govern.
Hamilton, along with other Federalists, believed in a strong central government to promote social stability and preserve liberty, which implies a mistrust of politicians acting on local or factional interests. Therefore, A) supports this idea most closely, indicating that narrower perspectives among politicians could potentially harm governance. The other options either misrepresent Hamilton's views (B and D) or are not as clearly supported by the texts (C).
The correct option is A.