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Question 10 • United States History and Geography

A constitutional issue that Jefferson and Hamilton disagreed about was the

Answer
A
different kinds of currency.
B
departments of the executive branch.
C
power of the federal government.
D
formation of a presidential cabinet.

Explanation

Jefferson favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution, which limited the federal government to powers explicitly stated in the document. Hamilton supported a broader interpretation, including implied powers, so he believed the federal government could take actions such as creating a national bank. Their disagreement was about the power of the federal government, choice C.

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