How did the Republicans' view of government differ from the Federalists?

The Republicans believed in more independence for the people, and the Federalists believed the government should have more control.

The Federalists believed very strongly in the "Spirit of 76," but the Republicans thought that way of thinking should not be taken too seriously.

The Republicans believed many things in the U.S. Constitution were unfair, and the Federalists believed in a strict reading of the Constitution.

The Federalists believed the Republicans exerted too much power over the people, and the Republicans

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How did the Republicans' view of government differ from the Federalists?

The Republicans believed in more independence for the people, and the Federalists believed the government should have more control.

The Federalists believed very strongly in the "Spirit of 76," but the Republicans thought that way of thinking should not be taken too seriously.

The Republicans believed many things in the U.S. Constitution were unfair, and the Federalists believed in a strict reading of the Constitution.

The Federalists believed the Republicans exerted too much power over the people, and the Republicans

micahmglomski · Answer

The (Jeffersonian) Republicans (formerly "Anti-Federalist") believed in a "Strict Constructionist" view of interpreting the Constitution as written. Is says what it says period. If you don't like it, amend it! 

The (Hamiltonian) Federalists believed that the Constitution was a guide that allowed for the "loose-constructionist" view that, so long as something isn't specifically spelled out in the constitution...well...it was constitutional (fair game...legal...fiat...the big loophole).

anonymous · Answer

I believe it would be "B", correct?

micahmglomski · Answer

if that's what you gathered from the post then yes if not then no