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