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2) The political followers of Thomas Jefferson took up the name "Democratic-Republicans," preferring


A a strong federal government with broad political powers.

B a decentralized government with specific political powers.

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mrsedlack

B is the correct answer.

The Democratic Republicans preferred a decentralized system, fearing that a strong Federal government would be akin to returning to a Monarchy.

They were opposed by the Federalists who wanted a strong Federal government to push the country forward as a unified force.