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Who were the main supporters of the harsh attacks on President Washington?

Supporters of Thomas Jefferson

What did supporters of Thomas Jefferson hope to achieve by attacking President Washington?

They hoped to weaken support for the policies of Alexander Hamilton

What were beginning to form by 1796 in the United States?

The nation's first political parties

What did the Constitution not mention due to the authors' lack of appreciation for them?

Political parties Signup and view all the answers

What did Washington disapprove of, which he warned would divide the nation?

Political parties or 'factions' as they were known Signup and view all the answers

What were the differences between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?

The Federalists favored a strong federal government and believed in implied powers, while the Democratic-Republicans believed in a strict reading of the Constitution and rejected the idea of implied powers. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the leaders of the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?

Hamilton led the Federalists, while Jefferson and Madison led the Democratic-Republicans. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Federalists believe about the Constitution's enumerated powers?

They believed that the enumerated powers implied the power to do other things, and that Congress could make all laws 'necessary and proper' to carry out its enumerated powers. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Democratic-Republicans' stance on congressional powers?

They believed that congressional powers were limited to what is absolutely necessary to carry out the enumerated powers, and rejected the Federalist idea of implied powers. Signup and view all the answers

What issue highlighted the debate between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?

The debate over the national bank highlighted the differences between the two political parties. Signup and view all the answers