Federalists Vs Democratic Republicans

Federalist views on the social composition of parties

Supporters included merchants, bankers, manufacturers, most professionals, and some wealthy farmers.

Federalist views on the social composition of parties

Most popular in New England and on the Atlantic coast.

Federalist Governmental Views

Favored strong, though limited, central governments and a weaker state government.

Federalist Governmental Views

Favored a Government led by those with wealth and education. Wanted to keep voting rights limited ( limited democracy).

Federalist Governmental Views

Favored loose interpretation of the Constitution

Federalist Economic Views

Wanted the national bank

Federalist Economic Views

Thought some national debt was good if properly managed.

Federalist Economic Views

Wanted federal government spending on “internal improvements” (such as roads, bridges, and canals)

Federalist Foreign Policy Views

Usually were pro-British

Democratic Republicans Social Composition of Parties

Supporters included small farmers, small shopkeepers, frontier settlers, and craftsmen

Democratic Republicans Social Composition of Parties

Most popular in the South and West

Democratic Republicans Governmental Views

Favored a weak central government and stronger state governments

Democratic Republicans Governmental Views

Trusted the common man; favored lowering voting qualifications to allow more people to vote (more democracy)

Democratic Republicans Governmental Views

Favored strict interpretation of the Constitution

Democratic Republicans Economic Views

Opposed National Bank

Democratic Republicans Economic Views

Viewed national debt as bad

Democratic Republicans Economic Views

Many thought federal government spending for “internal improvements” (such as roads, bridges, and canals) was unconstitutional

Democratic Republicans Foreign Policy Views

Usually Pro French