Question

Which political idea did Federalist candidate John Adams believe would be best for the United States in 1796?

A.
A strong federal government would provide stability to the nation.
B.
The United States should limit westward expansion.
C.
States should have more power to make decisions for their own citizens.
D.
Women should have the right to vote in national elections.

Answer 1

A. A strong federal government would provide stability to the nation.

Step-by-step explanation:

John Adams was a Federalist who believed that there should be a strong federal government to control the nation. As at the time when he contested for the position of the Presidency in 1796, he was a Federalist. The Federalists were opposed to the Democratic-Republicans who believed in the strict interpretation of the constitution as well as the rights of the states to make decisions for their citizens.

Thomas Jefferson who contested alongside John Adams formed belonged to the Democratic-Republican party. These two parties were not formed as at the time when George Washington contested for the presidency.