Question

Jefferson, Madison, and their followers were eventually known as Republicans. This was a smart name choice because it implied that:

they were the "true defenders" of the republic and its ideals
they were the most honest and objective party
they had a strong knowledge of the elements of a republic
their party was the most powerful

Answer 1

they were the "true defenders" of the republic and its ideals

Answer 2

Jefferson and Madison used the name "The National Republicans" as a way to show that they did intend to defend the republic of the United states. The first option is the best answer.