THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1800
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Democratic-Republican
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Federalist
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Federalists called for a strong national government that promoted economic growth and fostered friendly relationships with Great Britain in opposition to Revolutionary France.
Detailed explanation-2: -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: -Federalism is a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government. Generally, an overarching national government is responsible for broader governance of larger territorial areas, while the smaller subdivisions, states, and cities govern the issues of local concern.