Comparing the Ideals of Hamilton and Jefferson

HAMILTON JEFFERSON

Negative view of people

Self-interestElite can govern

over everyone

The common man could make good decisions

Give them good information

People can be in charge

Nature of Human Beings

HAMILTON JEFFERSON

Strong supporter of a powerful federal government

Strong supporter of giving much power to states

Best Type of Government

HAMILTON JEFFERSON

Federalist Party“Loose”

interpretation of Constitution

Democratic-Republican’s

“Strict” interpretation of Constitution

Political Party and its Ideals

HAMILTON JEFFERSON

Strong IndustryNational Bank to

support business

Strong Agriculture/ farming

Wanted independent farmers

No bank

Ideal Economy

HAMILTON JEFFERSON

LooseCongress and

president can do what it needs

Necessary and proper clause

StrictConcerned

president would be too powerful

Wanted strong Bill of Rights

View on the Constitution