The Federalist Party

question 15

Multiple Choice

The Federalist Party

• A) argued against ratification of the Constitution.
• B) supported a strong central government that would encourage the development of commerce and manufacturing.
• C) believed that the nation's welfare would be best served if the states had more power than the central government.
• D) generally thought that a republic should be ruled by the "common man."
• E) was led by Thomas Jefferson.

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Definitions:

Regressive

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OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, an international organization that works to build better policies for better lives, promoting policies to improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.

Progressive Tax System

A tax structure where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount or income increases, placing a larger financial burden on higher-income earners.

Tax System

The structured collection of laws and regulations that govern how taxes are collected, managed, and utilized by a government.