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Washington Jefferson Political Legacy

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Political Legacies

1. Which political philosophy did George Washington generally support?

Federalist views (strong federal government)

Democratic-Republican views (strong state governments)

Anti-Federalist views

Monarchist views

2. Thomas Jefferson believed in which of the following ideas? (Check all that apply)

Strong state governments

Limited federal power

Individual rights

Large national military

3. The political rivalry between Washington/Hamilton and Jefferson helped create:

The Constitution

The first political parties

The Bill of Rights

The Electoral College

4. Fill in the blanks: The debate between _____________ government power versus _____________ government power continues in American politics today.

Answer: _____________ vs. _____________

🔗 Part 2: Connecting Past to Present

5. Give one example of how the Washington-Jefferson political rivalry still affects modern American politics:
6. Which modern political issue shows the continuing debate between federal and state power?

Education policy

Healthcare laws

Environmental regulations

All of the above

7. Explain how understanding Washington and Jefferson's political rivalry helps citizens participate in democracy today:
8. Name one way Washington or Jefferson's political legacy affects your life or community today:

💭 Part 3: Critical Thinking

9. Do you think the political divisions that started with Washington and Jefferson are helpful or harmful to American democracy? Explain your reasoning with evidence:
10. If you could ask Washington or Jefferson one question about modern American politics, what would it be and why?

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