Democratic Republicans
Federalists
(1)
(2)
Preferred a weak federal government Hoped to create a national bank
Which pair of phrases best completes this table comparing the Democratic-
Republican and Federalist parties?
A. (1) Wanted closer ties to France; (2) Called for a larger national
army
B. (1) Was supported by poor farmers; (2) Demanded equal rights for
women
C. (1) Was supported by rich merchants; (2) Strictly interpreted the
Constitution
D. (1) Refused to participate in the War of 1812. (2) Was supported
by rich merchants

The pair of phrases that best completes the table is that the Democratic-Republican wanted closer ties to France while the Federalist called for a larger national army.

Who are the Democratic-Republicans?

The Federalists are advocates who think the American foreign policy should favor British interests while the Democratic-Republicans are advocates who wanted to strengthen ties with the French.

The pair of phrases that best completes the table comparing the Democratic-Republican and Federalist is that the former wanted closer ties to France while the second called for a larger national army.

Therefore, the Option A is correct.