What was the difference between Hamilton and Jeffersons view of the common man participating in government?

Answer 1

Hamilton was a federalist and Jefferson was a democratic republican. Another difference was that Hamilton was a loose constitutionalist, Jefferson was a strict consitutionalist

Answer 2

Hamilton believed that the common man was not capable of making informed decisions and thus advocated for a strong, centralized government led by elites. Jefferson, on the other hand, believed in the inherent capability of the common man and valued participatory democracy. He believed that the common man should have an active role in government and that their voices should be heard and represented.