Question

• supported a strong federal government • the constitution gives congress implied powers and is open to interpretation • supporters often lived in the north and supported industry • agreed with the idea of a national bank • many supporters were wealthy and well - educated • alexander hamilton was a leader of this party this list describes which early political party? ∘ federalists ∘ democratic - republicans

Explanation:

The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, supported a strong federal government, believed in implied powers for Congress (loose interpretation of the Constitution), favored industry and a National Bank, and had wealthy, well - educated supporters often from the North. The Democratic - Republicans, led by Jefferson, favored a weak federal government, strict interpretation of the Constitution, agriculture, and were more popular among the common people and in the South. So the list describes the Federalists.

Answer:

A. Federalists