The first two political parties in the U.S. Were the Federalists and the Jeffersonian Republicans. Which of these examples were Federalist policies that the Jeffersonian Republicans disagreed with? A. strong state courts instead of federal courts B. strict interpretation of the Constitution C. a desire for a weak central government D. the establishment of a national bank Reset Submit

D. the establishment of a national bank

The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, supported the establishment of a national bank as part of their agenda for a strong centralized government, which would help create a stable, thriving economy, and foster development. They believed that even though the Constitution did not specifically mention the creation of a national bank, it was a necessary and proper extension of the government's fiscal powers.

The Jeffersonian Republicans, also known as the Democratic-Republicans, led initially by Thomas Jefferson, strongly opposed this idea. They advocated for strict constructionism, meaning they believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution. According to their view, since the Constitution did not explicitly authorize the creation of a national bank, the federal government had no such right. They were wary of strong federal control and preferred more power to be vested in state governments.