Question

which belief did alexander hamilton have?
the government should be run by wealthy, well - educated citizens.
the constitution should have an amendment guaranteeing public education.
a strong central government was the enemy of individual liberty.
the executive branch should have more power than the other two branches.

Explanation:

To determine Alexander Hamilton's belief, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Hamilton supported a strong central government and believed the government should be led by the wealthy and educated, as he favored an elite - led governance.
• Option 2: There was no push from Hamilton for a constitutional amendment on public education.
• Option 3: Hamilton was a proponent of a strong central government, so he did not see it as an enemy of individual liberty.
• Option 4: Hamilton did not advocate for the executive branch to have more power than the legislative and judicial branches; he supported a balance with a strong central government overall, but not an over - powered executive relative to the other branches.

Answer:

The government should be run by wealthy, well - educated citizens.