USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -While the Federalists advocated for a strong central government, Jeffersonians argued for strong state and local governments and a weak federal government.

Detailed explanation-2: -Federalists battled for adoption of the Constitution They favored weaker state governments, a strong centralized government, the indirect election of government officials, longer term limits for officeholders, and representative, rather than direct, democracy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The supporters of the proposed Constitution called themselves “Federalists.” Their adopted name implied a commitment to a loose, decentralized system of government. In many respects “federalism”-which implies a strong central government-was the opposite of the proposed plan that they supported.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hamilton and the Federalists wanted a strong central government, run by well-educated property owners. Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans wanted most power to stay with the states and wanted the farmers and the ‘common man’ to run the nation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Attacking Federalist policies, he opposed a strong centralized Government and championed the rights of states. As a reluctant candidate for President in 1796, Jefferson came within three votes of election. Through a flaw in the Constitution, he became Vice President, although an opponent of President Adams.