Which term describes supporters of a strong central government?

• A. Federalists
• B. Democratic-Republicans
• C. Proclamation of Neutrality 1793
• D. Whiskey Rebellion

Answer: (A)

Supporters of a strong central government are described by the Federalists. They argued for a national government with enough power to manage debts, regulate commerce, conduct foreign policy, and provide national unity, which led to supporting the Constitution’s framework for a stronger central authority. Their leaders included figures like Hamilton and Washington, who believed a robust national government was essential for the new country to function effectively.

The other options don’t fit as terms for this group. The Democratic-Republicans favored states’ rights and a more limited central government, led by Jefferson and Madison. The Proclamation of Neutrality 1793 was a policy statement, not a group, and the Whiskey Rebellion was a historical event showing how the government enforced laws, not a label for supporters of a strong central government.