Question

Which of the following was NOT an idea the Federalists supported? A. the creation of a national bank B. the establishment of a highly educated, elite, ruling class C. the promotion of a strong central government D. a strict construction of the U.S. Constitution

Answer 1

I would say  D. a strict construction of the U.S. Constitution
They wanted a sort of loose interpretation. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is D. A strict construction of the U.S. Constitution was not an idea the Federalists supported.

Explanation:

The Federalist Party was a political party direction that lasted from 1792 to 1816, which was the main supporter of the Constitution of 1787. Its name comes from the Federalist Papers wrote by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. They were in favor of signing the constitution that would create a closer federation between the loosely allied former colonies.

The main aim of the Federalist Party was to create a strong central government, while their opponents were more interested in a confederation that would have left power to the individual states.  

Important points on the political agenda of the Federalist Party were the establishment of the first National Bank (which was later dissolved) to stimulate the domestic economy and the creation of an army and a fleet. The latter was used successfully in the war against North African pirates. The federalists remained strictly neutral regarding the revolutionary wars in Europe. They also called for an active economic policy in the sense of manufacturing, trade and banking. In addition, they supported the interests of industrial entrepreneurs against the interests of agriculture.