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.

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.

c

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