Question

Which statement explains what the Federalist Party believed about government?

A.Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states.

B.There should be a strong federal government.

C.Political power should be in the hands of the elite.

D.The Supreme Court should be the most powerful branch of government.

Answer 1

I think the answer to this is B but not sure

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) There should be a strong federal government.

The statement that explains what the Federalist Party believed about government is “There should be a strong federal government.”

During the first administration of the Presidency of George Washington, the Federalist Party was created to oppose the Republican-Democratic party. The principles that served as the basis of the Federalist Party were a strong federal government, strong trade with England, and open diplomatic relations with the British.