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Washington’s Presidency

Question 5 • U.S. History I 2014 - SS3308 A-IC

A constitutional issue that Jefferson and Hamilton disagreed about was

Answer
A
the power of the federal government.
B
types of currency and the national debt.
C
departments of the executive branch.
D
the formation of a presidential cabinet.

Explanation

Jefferson and Hamilton disagreed about how to interpret the Constitution and how much power it gave the federal government. Hamilton favored a broad interpretation that allowed implied powers, while Jefferson generally supported a strict interpretation and stronger state authority. Therefore, the constitutional issue was the power of the federal government.

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