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单选题According to the author, the economy of East Asian countries grew very fast because of the following measures EXCEPT ______.A encouraging exportB opening up to foreign investmentsC limiting international financial flowsD controlling import
题目
单选题
According to the author, the economy of East Asian countries grew very fast because of the following measures EXCEPT ______.
A
encouraging export
B
opening up to foreign investments
C
limiting international financial flows
D
controlling import
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相似问题和答案
第1题：
english is described as foreign language in all of the countries except ___________.
A. France
B. Australia
C. China
D. Japan
正确答案是:B
第2题：
The author of this essay seems to suggest that （ ）.
A.the Asian Crisis is the result of ASEAN pandering to terrorist governments
B.there is not a serious economic problem in Southeast Asia at all
C.the devaluation of Malaysia's currency is due to the American plot
D.the economic problems in some Asian countries is partly the result of their overheating economy
B.there is not a serious economic problem in Southeast Asia at all
C.the devaluation of Malaysia's currency is due to the American plot
D.the economic problems in some Asian countries is partly the result of their overheating economy
答案：D
解析：
在一些亚洲国家，其经济问题主要是由于它们让经济变得过热。
第3题：
Which of the following financial statements reports information as of a specific date? ()
A. income statement
B. statement of owner's equity
C. statement of cash flows
D. balance sheet
参考答案：D
第4题：
共用题干
第二篇
Technological Utopia for Developing Countries
Cyberspace（网络空间）,data superhighways, multi-media, the linking of computers, television and telephones will change our lives forever. Yet for all the talk of a forthcoming technological utopia（乌托邦）,little attention has been given to the implications of these developments for the poor. As with all new high technology,the West concerns itself with the"how to benefit".The question of"for whom"is put aside once again.
Economists are only now realizing the full extent to which the communications revolution has affected the world economy.Information technology allows the extension of trade across geographical and industrial boundaries,and transnational corporations take full advantage of it. Terms of trade ex-change,interest rates and money movements are more important than the production of goods.The electronic economy made possible by information revolution.Technology allows the haves to increase their control on global markets and with destructive impact on the have-nots.
For them the result is instability. Developing countries which rely on the production of a small range of goods for export are made to feel like small parts in the international economic machine.As "futures"（期货）are traded on computer screens, developing countries simply have less and less control of their destinies.
So what are the options for regaining control?One alternative is for developing countries to buy in the latest computers and telecommunications themselves一so-called"development communications"modernization.Yet this leads to long-term dependency and perhaps permanent constraints on developing countries' economies.
Communications technology is generally exported from the U.S.,Europe or Japan.The patents, skills and ability to manufacture remain in the hands of a few industrialized countries.
Furthermore,when new technology is introduced,there is often too low a level of expertise to exploit native development.This means that while local elites,foreign communities and subsidiaries of transitional corporations may benefit,but not developing countries.
第二篇
Technological Utopia for Developing Countries
Cyberspace（网络空间）,data superhighways, multi-media, the linking of computers, television and telephones will change our lives forever. Yet for all the talk of a forthcoming technological utopia（乌托邦）,little attention has been given to the implications of these developments for the poor. As with all new high technology,the West concerns itself with the"how to benefit".The question of"for whom"is put aside once again.
Economists are only now realizing the full extent to which the communications revolution has affected the world economy.Information technology allows the extension of trade across geographical and industrial boundaries,and transnational corporations take full advantage of it. Terms of trade ex-change,interest rates and money movements are more important than the production of goods.The electronic economy made possible by information revolution.Technology allows the haves to increase their control on global markets and with destructive impact on the have-nots.
For them the result is instability. Developing countries which rely on the production of a small range of goods for export are made to feel like small parts in the international economic machine.As "futures"（期货）are traded on computer screens, developing countries simply have less and less control of their destinies.
So what are the options for regaining control?One alternative is for developing countries to buy in the latest computers and telecommunications themselves一so-called"development communications"modernization.Yet this leads to long-term dependency and perhaps permanent constraints on developing countries' economies.
Communications technology is generally exported from the U.S.,Europe or Japan.The patents, skills and ability to manufacture remain in the hands of a few industrialized countries.
Furthermore,when new technology is introduced,there is often too low a level of expertise to exploit native development.This means that while local elites,foreign communities and subsidiaries of transitional corporations may benefit,but not developing countries.
Why does the author say that the electronic economy may have a destructive impact on developing countries?
A:Because it enables the developed countries to control the international market.
B:Because it destroys the economic balance of the poor countries.
C:Because it violates the national boundaries of the poor countries.
D:Because it inhibits the industrial growth of developing countries.
A:Because it enables the developed countries to control the international market.
B:Because it destroys the economic balance of the poor countries.
C:Because it violates the national boundaries of the poor countries.
D:Because it inhibits the industrial growth of developing countries.
答案：A
解析：
题干意思为：从文章中我们可以知道，发展高科技对谁有利。本篇文章一直在强调发达国家从中获益，发展中国家为受害国，因此A选项“富裕国家”符合题意。
题干意思为：可以从文章中推断出什么。根据第1段中As with all new high technology,the West concerns itself with the"how benefit”.The question of"for whom"is put aside once again．可知，对于所有的高新科技，西方国家关心的是“如何获益”，而“谁会获益”的问题再一次被搁置。和西方国家相对立的即为发展中国家。
题干的意思为：作者为什么说电子经济对发展中国家有破坏性的影响？根据文章第2段最后一句Technology allows the haves to increase their control on global markets and with destructive impact on the have-nots可知，科技使得富国增加了对全球市场的控制，而给穷国带来了破坏性的打击。因此A选项符合题意。其他选项文中未提及。
题干意思为：现代通讯技术的发展对发展中国家有什么影响。根据文章第4段最后一句Yet this leads to long-term dependency and perhaps permanent constraints on developing countries' economies可知，通讯技术的发展导致了发展中国家长期的依赖，也许会永久地限制发展中国家的经济发展。
题干的意思为：作者对于通讯革命持什么态度。从全篇可知，作者“批评” 了科技发展对于发展中国家造成的不利影响。
题干意思为：可以从文章中推断出什么。根据第1段中As with all new high technology,the West concerns itself with the"how benefit”.The question of"for whom"is put aside once again．可知，对于所有的高新科技，西方国家关心的是“如何获益”，而“谁会获益”的问题再一次被搁置。和西方国家相对立的即为发展中国家。
题干的意思为：作者为什么说电子经济对发展中国家有破坏性的影响？根据文章第2段最后一句Technology allows the haves to increase their control on global markets and with destructive impact on the have-nots可知，科技使得富国增加了对全球市场的控制，而给穷国带来了破坏性的打击。因此A选项符合题意。其他选项文中未提及。
题干意思为：现代通讯技术的发展对发展中国家有什么影响。根据文章第4段最后一句Yet this leads to long-term dependency and perhaps permanent constraints on developing countries' economies可知，通讯技术的发展导致了发展中国家长期的依赖，也许会永久地限制发展中国家的经济发展。
题干的意思为：作者对于通讯革命持什么态度。从全篇可知，作者“批评” 了科技发展对于发展中国家造成的不利影响。
第5题：
共用题干
第二篇
Communications Revolution
Cyberspace,data superhighway,multi-media一for those who have seen the future,the linking of computers
television and telephones will change our lives forever. Yet for all the talk of a forthcoming technological
utopia little attention has been given to the implications of these developments for the poor. As with all new
high technology,while the West concerns itself with the"how",the question of"for whom"is put aside
once again.
Economists are only now realizing the full extent to which the communications revolution has affected the
world economy.Information technology allows the extension of trade across geographical and industrial
boundaries,and transnational corporations take full advantage of it.Terms of trade,exchange and interest
rates and money movements are more important than the production of goods.The electronic economy made
possible by information technology allows the haves to increase their control on global markets一with destruc-
tive impact on the have-nots.
For them the result is instahiTity.Dcveioping countries which rely on the production of a small range of
goods for export are made to feel like small parts in the international economic machine.As"futures"are
traded on computer screens,developing countries simply have less and less control of their destinies.
So what are the options for regaining control?One alternative is for developing countries to buy in the
latest comnputers arid telecommunications themselves一so-called"development communications"moderniza-
tiori. Yet this leads to long-term dependency and perhaps permanent constraints on developing
countries' economies.
Communications technology is generally exported from the U.S.,Europe or Japan;the patents,skills
and ability to manufacture remain in the hands of a few industrialized countries.It is also expensive,and im-
ported products and servoces must therefore be bought on credit一credit usually provided by the very coun-
tries vhose companies stand to gain.
Furthermore,when new technology is introduced there is often too low a level of expertise to exploit it
for native development.This means that while local elites,foreign communities and subsidiaries of transna-
tional corporations may benefit,those whose lives depend on access to the information are denied by it.
第二篇
Communications Revolution
Cyberspace,data superhighway,multi-media一for those who have seen the future,the linking of computers
television and telephones will change our lives forever. Yet for all the talk of a forthcoming technological
utopia little attention has been given to the implications of these developments for the poor. As with all new
high technology,while the West concerns itself with the"how",the question of"for whom"is put aside
once again.
Economists are only now realizing the full extent to which the communications revolution has affected the
world economy.Information technology allows the extension of trade across geographical and industrial
boundaries,and transnational corporations take full advantage of it.Terms of trade,exchange and interest
rates and money movements are more important than the production of goods.The electronic economy made
possible by information technology allows the haves to increase their control on global markets一with destruc-
tive impact on the have-nots.
For them the result is instahiTity.Dcveioping countries which rely on the production of a small range of
goods for export are made to feel like small parts in the international economic machine.As"futures"are
traded on computer screens,developing countries simply have less and less control of their destinies.
So what are the options for regaining control?One alternative is for developing countries to buy in the
latest comnputers arid telecommunications themselves一so-called"development communications"moderniza-
tiori. Yet this leads to long-term dependency and perhaps permanent constraints on developing
countries' economies.
Communications technology is generally exported from the U.S.,Europe or Japan;the patents,skills
and ability to manufacture remain in the hands of a few industrialized countries.It is also expensive,and im-
ported products and servoces must therefore be bought on credit一credit usually provided by the very coun-
tries vhose companies stand to gain.
Furthermore,when new technology is introduced there is often too low a level of expertise to exploit it
for native development.This means that while local elites,foreign communities and subsidiaries of transna-
tional corporations may benefit,those whose lives depend on access to the information are denied by it.
Why does the author say that the electronic economy may have a destructive impact on developing countries?
A:Because it destroys the economic balance of the poor countries.
B:Because it inhibits the industrial growth of developing countries.
C:Because it enables the developed countries to control the international market.
D:Because it violates the national boundaries of the poor countries.
A:Because it destroys the economic balance of the poor countries.
B:Because it inhibits the industrial growth of developing countries.
C:Because it enables the developed countries to control the international market.
D:Because it violates the national boundaries of the poor countries.
答案：B
解析：
文章第一段谈到，西方发达国家在网络空间、数字高速公路、多媒体等高技术方面迅猛发展的同时，他们对贫困国家的发展却并不重视二文章第二段第一句话进一步指出，电子经济使得发达国家进一步控制全球市场，从而给贫困国家造成了毁灭性的影响。第三段和第四段接着谈到贫困国家在发展电讯事业方面对发达国家的长期依赖使得本国经济受到长期的约束。由此可推断，选项B符合题意。
根据第一段第二句话，“……对于贫穷国家的发展，他们没有给予关注……”，由此可见，选项A与题意相符。
根据第二段的最后一句话和第三段以及第四段，我们可以看到，毁灭性影响表现之一是经济上的不稳定，之二是发展中国家无法掌握自己的命运，发达国家对高科技的垄断抑制了发展中国家的经济。所以选项B与题意相符。
根据第四段的第二句和第三句话，可以看到，如果发展中国家选择发展通讯现代化的话，就会导致他们长期地依赖发达国家，并给自己国家的经济发展带来永远的制约。由此可见，选项B与题意相符。
本题问及作者对通讯革命所持的态度。作者在文章中多处指明，高新技术在给发达国家带来巨大利益的同时，却未能使贫穷国家摆脱贫困地位。相反的，它给贫穷国家带来的是毁灭性的影响。由此我们可以推断出作者对此事持批评态度。因此本题正确答案为。
根据第一段第二句话，“……对于贫穷国家的发展，他们没有给予关注……”，由此可见，选项A与题意相符。
根据第二段的最后一句话和第三段以及第四段，我们可以看到，毁灭性影响表现之一是经济上的不稳定，之二是发展中国家无法掌握自己的命运，发达国家对高科技的垄断抑制了发展中国家的经济。所以选项B与题意相符。
根据第四段的第二句和第三句话，可以看到，如果发展中国家选择发展通讯现代化的话，就会导致他们长期地依赖发达国家，并给自己国家的经济发展带来永远的制约。由此可见，选项B与题意相符。
本题问及作者对通讯革命所持的态度。作者在文章中多处指明，高新技术在给发达国家带来巨大利益的同时，却未能使贫穷国家摆脱贫困地位。相反的，它给贫穷国家带来的是毁灭性的影响。由此我们可以推断出作者对此事持批评态度。因此本题正确答案为。
第6题：
Few cases of identity theft are prosecuted because the hackers work in foreign countries.
正确答案：
第7题：
On which of the following would the author most probably agree? （ ）.
A.Foreign investors should move their manufacturing capability closer to the consumer
B.China's wage inflation will wreak a pohtical havoc in the future
C.Foreign investors should flee to neighboring countries, such as Vietnam
D.There's plenty of room to improve efficiency at Chinese plants
B.China's wage inflation will wreak a pohtical havoc in the future
C.Foreign investors should flee to neighboring countries, such as Vietnam
D.There's plenty of room to improve efficiency at Chinese plants
答案：D
解析：
根据作者的理解可以推测，在中国仍有很大的空间去提高自身的效率。
第8题：
Third culture kid is a term in English that is used to describe children who have grown up in a different culture to that of their parents. There are great things about experiencing such a unique childhood. Third culture kids can also face many challenges.
I was born in England, to English parents. When I was two years old my dad got a new job in Poland. Since then I have lived in four other countries around the world. Although I have a British passport，I sometimes don&39;t feel very English at all!
One of the best things about moving around a lot when 1 was younger experiencing many diverse cultures and countries. I was able to try different foods, learn different languages, experience different traditions and meet people from different backgrounds. I am also lucky to have friends all over the world that 1 keep in regular contact with.
However, it wasn&39;t always easy. It often felt like I had only just settled in to the new school city and culture before my parents told me we were moving again. Leaving my friends behind was damaging as a child. I have lost touch with many people 1 was very close to because one of us moved country. It was also very disorientating to have an English passport, but not feel very English at all. Because 1 had no access to English culture, returning 4home, often felt like visiting a foreign country. Happily, now l feel more at home in England—although the question, “where are you from?” still confuses me!
26. A third culture kid may have a ____.
A.dull experience
B.special childhood
C.strong accent
D.traditional lifestyle
The author experienced different traditions by the following EXCEPT ____.A.trying foods of other countries
B.moving around a lot
C.doing different jobs
D.making international friends
The author found it not always easy to ____.A.make new friends
B.find a new school
C.have new teachers
D.adapt to new situations
The word "disorientating" (Para.4) probably means ____.
A.exciting
B.confusing
C.surprising
D.frightening
The author doesn't feel very English because he ____.A.does not have a British passport
B.was not born in England
C.spent more time in other countries
D.has many foreign friends
请帮忙给出每个问题的正确答案和分析，谢谢！
问题 1 答案解析：B
问题 2 答案解析：C
问题 3 答案解析：D
问题 4 答案解析：B
问题 5 答案解析：C
问题 2 答案解析：C
问题 3 答案解析：D
问题 4 答案解析：B
问题 5 答案解析：C
第9题：
共用题干
Communications Revolution Cyberspace,data superhighway,multi-media-for those who have seen the future,the linking of computers, television and telephones will change our lives forever.Yet for all the talk of a forthcoming technological utopia little attention has been given to the implications of these developments for the poor.As with all new high technology,while the West concerns itself.with the"how",the question of"for whom"is put aside once again. Economists are only now realizing the full extent to which the communications revolution has affected the world economy.Information technology allows the extension of trade across geographical and industrial boundaries,and transnational corporations take full advantage of it.Terms of trade,exchange and interest rates and money movements are more important than the production of goods.The electronic economy made possible by information technology allows the haves to increase their control on global markets-with destructive impact on the have-nots. For them the result is instability.Developing countries which rely on the production of a small range of goods for export are made to feel like small parts in the international economic machine.As"futures"are traded on computer screens,developing countries simply have less and less control of their destinies. So what are the options for regaining control?One alternative is for developing countries to buy in the latest computers and telecommunications themselves-so-called"development communications"modernization.Yet this leads to long-term dependency and perhaps permanent constraints on developing countries'economies. Communications technology is generally exported from the U.S.,Europe or Japan;the patents,skills and ability to manufacture remain in the hands of a few industrialized countries.It is also expensive,and imported products and services must therefore be bought on credit-credit usually provided by the very countries whose companies stand to gain. Furthermore,when new technology is introduced there is often too low a level of expertise to exploit it for native development.This means that while local elites,foreign communities and subsidiaries of transnational corporations may benefit,those whose lives depend on access to the information are denied by it.
Communications Revolution Cyberspace,data superhighway,multi-media-for those who have seen the future,the linking of computers, television and telephones will change our lives forever.Yet for all the talk of a forthcoming technological utopia little attention has been given to the implications of these developments for the poor.As with all new high technology,while the West concerns itself.with the"how",the question of"for whom"is put aside once again. Economists are only now realizing the full extent to which the communications revolution has affected the world economy.Information technology allows the extension of trade across geographical and industrial boundaries,and transnational corporations take full advantage of it.Terms of trade,exchange and interest rates and money movements are more important than the production of goods.The electronic economy made possible by information technology allows the haves to increase their control on global markets-with destructive impact on the have-nots. For them the result is instability.Developing countries which rely on the production of a small range of goods for export are made to feel like small parts in the international economic machine.As"futures"are traded on computer screens,developing countries simply have less and less control of their destinies. So what are the options for regaining control?One alternative is for developing countries to buy in the latest computers and telecommunications themselves-so-called"development communications"modernization.Yet this leads to long-term dependency and perhaps permanent constraints on developing countries'economies. Communications technology is generally exported from the U.S.,Europe or Japan;the patents,skills and ability to manufacture remain in the hands of a few industrialized countries.It is also expensive,and imported products and services must therefore be bought on credit-credit usually provided by the very countries whose companies stand to gain. Furthermore,when new technology is introduced there is often too low a level of expertise to exploit it for native development.This means that while local elites,foreign communities and subsidiaries of transnational corporations may benefit,those whose lives depend on access to the information are denied by it.
Why does the author say that the electronic economy may have a destructive impact on developing countries?
A:Because it destroys the economic balance of the poor countries.
B:Because it inhibits the industrial growth of developing countries.
C:Because it enables the developed countries to control the international market.
D:Because it violates the national boundaries of the poor countries.
A:Because it destroys the economic balance of the poor countries.
B:Because it inhibits the industrial growth of developing countries.
C:Because it enables the developed countries to control the international market.
D:Because it violates the national boundaries of the poor countries.
答案：B
解析：
文章第一段说发达国家在网络空间、数字高速公路、多媒体等高科技方面迅猛发展的同时，贫困国家的发展却并不受重视。第二段最后一句话进一步指出，电子经济的发展使得发达国家进一步控制了全球市场，从而给贫困国家造成了毁灭性的影响。第四段接着谈到贫困国家若想控制本国经济的发展，就要引进最新技术，但是这又会导致贫困国家在发展电讯事业方面长期依赖发达国家，使得本国经济受到永久的约束。由此可见，高科技的发展是符合发达国家的利益的。故选B。
由文章第石段第二句话“…little attention has been given to the implications of these developments for the poor.”可知，贫困国家的发展并没有受到足够的重视。故选A。
由文章第二段最后一句话和第三段最后一句话可知，电子经济的发展使得发达国家进一步控制了全球市场，而使发展中国家对本匡经济的控制能力相对减弱。这些都将对发展中国家造成毁灭性的影响。除此之外，由文章第四段可知，发展中国家要重新获得对本国经济的控制能力，就需要引进发达国家的先进科技，这又使得发展中国家更加依赖发达国家，从而限制了本国经济的发展。所以说，电子经济的发展之所以会对发展中国家造成毁灭性的影响的直接原因是它限制了发展中国家的经济发展。故选B。
由文章第四段最后一句话“Yet this leads to long-term dependency and perhaps permanent constraints on developing countries ' economies.”可知，如果发展中国家选择发展现代化通讯技术，那么就会导致他们长期地依赖发达国家，给本国的经济发展带来永久的制约。因此发展中国家现代通讯技术的发展将是以牺牲本国的经济独立为代价的。故选B。
通读全文可知，作者多次指出高新技术的发展在给发达国家带来巨大利益的同时，却阻碍了发展中国家的经济发展。它给发展中国家带来的将是毁灭性的影响。由此可推测出作者对通讯革命持批判态度。故选D。
由文章第石段第二句话“…little attention has been given to the implications of these developments for the poor.”可知，贫困国家的发展并没有受到足够的重视。故选A。
由文章第二段最后一句话和第三段最后一句话可知，电子经济的发展使得发达国家进一步控制了全球市场，而使发展中国家对本匡经济的控制能力相对减弱。这些都将对发展中国家造成毁灭性的影响。除此之外，由文章第四段可知，发展中国家要重新获得对本国经济的控制能力，就需要引进发达国家的先进科技，这又使得发展中国家更加依赖发达国家，从而限制了本国经济的发展。所以说，电子经济的发展之所以会对发展中国家造成毁灭性的影响的直接原因是它限制了发展中国家的经济发展。故选B。
由文章第四段最后一句话“Yet this leads to long-term dependency and perhaps permanent constraints on developing countries ' economies.”可知，如果发展中国家选择发展现代化通讯技术，那么就会导致他们长期地依赖发达国家，给本国的经济发展带来永久的制约。因此发展中国家现代通讯技术的发展将是以牺牲本国的经济独立为代价的。故选B。
通读全文可知，作者多次指出高新技术的发展在给发达国家带来巨大利益的同时，却阻碍了发展中国家的经济发展。它给发展中国家带来的将是毁灭性的影响。由此可推测出作者对通讯革命持批判态度。故选D。
第10题：
According to article，the Democrats were supported by all of the following groups EXCEPT( )
A.workers unhappy with the new industrial system
B.planters involved in international trade
C.rising entrepreneurs
D.individuals seeking to open the economy to newcomers
B.planters involved in international trade
C.rising entrepreneurs
D.individuals seeking to open the economy to newcomers
答案：B
解析：
细节题。根据出题顺序可定位到最后一段Democrats attracted farmers isolated from the market or uncomfortable with it，workers alienated from the emerging industrial system，and rising entrepreneurs who wanted to break monopolies and open the economy to newcomers like themselves.由此可知，A项“对新工业体系不满的工人”，C项“新兴的企业家”和D项“为新人开拓经济市场的个人”均支持民主党。B项“国际市场中的种植园主”支持辉格党，故本题选B。参考译文：美国现代总统制度的发展是从安德鲁·杰克逊开始的。这位民主党领导人在1829年掌权，直至1837年卸任。在他任职期间，总统的权力被无限量地扩大。参议院反对他时，他曾说：“总统是美国人民的直接代表，美国总统由公民选举产生，对公民负责”。杰克逊用这番话重新定义了总统的角色，及总统与民众的关系。在杰克逊的第二次任职期间，他的反对者们逐渐联合起来成立了辉格党。辉格党和民主党在市场、银行、商业上的变化上持有不同的态度。一方面，民主党倾向于把社会视作平民(农民、种植园主、工人)和一小撮贪婪的贵族间持续的斗争。他们宣称，那些银行家和投资者们都是“钞票贵族”，他们在自身利益的驱使下操控着银行系统，并且以鼓励投机和迅速赚取不义之财的行为败坏国民道德。民主党人既想从市场经济中获利，又不想牺牲单一土地所有权的共和体制。他们想要市场经济带来的财富而不想参与竞争，不想改变社会，不想面对复杂的交易，不想让大城市主宰，也不想在市场经济下丧失独立性。另一方面，辉格党对市场更为适应。对于他们来说，商业和经济的发展是文明化的动力。然而，辉格党人并没有预料到农民与工人、商人与银行家之间的冲突。他们认为，经济发展会通过增加国民收入和就业机会使每个人受益。政府的职责就是提供一个井然有序运作良好的经济环境，保证给每一个有能力的公民提供机会。辉格党和民主党的分歧不仅表现在对市场的态度上，而且还表现在中央政府究竟该在人民生活中起到多少作用的问题上。抛开安德鲁·杰克逊想做一个强势总统不谈，民主党本身就主张限制政府权力。政府在经济中的角色就是通过摧毁垄断和特权来鼓励竞争。为了遵循限制政府权力的做法，民主党人同样否定了政府行为应符合道德准则领域要求的观点。民主党人确信，宗教和政治应划清界限，而通常，他们也反对人道主义立法。相反，在辉格党人看来，政府权力发挥着积极的作用。他们认为，应该用政府权力保护个人权利和公众自由，在个人努力无效时发挥特殊作用。通过规划经济和竞争，政府可以保证机会平等。确实，他们认为政府发展公共福利比发展经济更重要。尤其是美国北部的辉格党还认为政府权力应该用来促进国家的道德福利。他们更倾向于支持社会改革法案和教育援助。两个政党在社会结构上具有某种相似性。为了在投票中更具竞争力，辉格党和民主党都要在农民——社会最大群体——和工人当中获得大力支持。任何一个党派若只讨好穷人或只讨好富人都不可能赢得选举。然而，辉格党偏好把精力花费在商业阶层上，迎合了需要信用来贷款以在世界贸易中出售棉花和大米的种植园主、渴望卖出余粮的农民和希望改变现状的工人。民主党则吸引了孤立于市场或不适应市场的农民、新兴工业体系外的工人和新出现的创业家们。这些创业家们想要打破垄断并为像他们一样的经济领域的新人开拓经济市场。辉格党在城镇、市区还有完全适应市场经济的农村区域最受欢迎，而民主党则主宰了与市场隔绝、经济日渐衰微的半自给农耕地区。