In the period following the signing of the Declaration of Independence, those who were against a strong central government, monarchy, executive authority, and virtually any form of restraint on the power of local governments were known as which of the following?

A. Democrats
B. Socialists
C. Independents
D. Republicans
E. Libertarians


Answer: D

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