Hamilton vs. Jefferson Lesson

People are generally ignorant and selfish and cannot truly be

trusted.

A national government that is too strong can take away rights

of the people.

The national government must be strong and powerful.

The common man should be able to have a voice in

government.

The Constitution should mean exactly what it says, no more, no

less.

This country will be most successful when led by the merchant

elite.

The Constitution is meant to be interpreted loosely.

The country should be made up of farmers.

Who said: “Our country is too large to have all affairs directed by a single

government.”

Who said: “The small landowners are the most precious part of the state.”

Who said: “It must be by this time evident to all men...that [the Articles of

Confederation] is a system so radically vicious and unsound as

to admit...an entire change.”

Who said: “I am not among those who fear the people. They, not the rich,

are our dependence for continued freedom.”

Who said: “The powers contained in a constitution...ought to be

construed liberally in advancement of the public good.”