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The issue was if federal or state governments should have more power.

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National Bank:

Hamilton-Thought it was important and proper

Jefferson- Because it wasn't in the constitution, they couldn't make a bank.

Strong National Government:

Hamilton-Wanted a national government that was stronger than the state government

Jefferson- Thought that would lead to tyranny.

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1. How to address the national debt

2. How to repay the value of bonds

3. Whether or not to limit the federal government

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Q: What issue most clearly divided Thomas Jefferson's democratic republican party and Alexander Hamilton's federalist party?
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