Question

Which of the following was the MOST important factor in the development of the Republican Party?

A) the framing of the Bill of Rights by members of Congress

B) personal animosity between Madison, Hamilton and Jefferson

(C) fear that Hamilton's ideas could concentrate power within an elect group

(D) concern that Hamilton's ideas would unfairly spread power to too many people

Answer 1

Answer:

(C) fear that Hamilton's ideas could concentrate power within an elect group

Explanation:

The development of the "Republican Party" occurred as response to the program/ financial plans which Alexander Hamilton proposed, which concentrated the power to the federal government (an elect group).

This is the reason why Madison and Jefferson joined forces in order to form the so-called "Democratic-Republican Party." This party preferred power to be kept in the state and local hands.

So, this explains the answer.