Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans

Federalists

Democratic-Republicans

Founders 

Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison 

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

View of Mankind/

Ordinary People

People were born with God-given rights. Rights to life, liberty, and property.

People were given rights from the laws of nature. 

How people should be represented in government

The people should be represented through a representative government. 

They believed that the will of the people, expressed through the elections.

View/Interpretation of Constitution

They were in heavy favor of the Constitution because they wanted more power for the president. Federalists also made protective tariffs to support the American industries.

The Democratic-Republicans were in support of the Constitution

Bill of Rights in the Constitution 

They believed that the Bill of Rights was unnecessary and dangerous.

They believed the Bill of Rights would help them and would help their country.

View of National Bank

They believed that a strong central bank was better for a new nation.

They believed this national bank was prohibited.

Economy

Hamilton wanted the economy to be mostly based on manufacturing and commerce.

Jefferson believed people could be born into higher positions based on their identity (women and people of color were thought of as less)

Foreign Policy

Had strong connections with England over France and worked with Great Britain.

Were hostile to Great Britain. 

Types of People (Supporters)

The businessmen and merchants in the major cities who supported a strong government.

Hamilton and the anti-federalists.

State vs. Federal Power

The federalists preferred federal power as they believed the state power would delay commerce.

The democratic republicans favored state power.

Additional useful information for rap/debate

Downsides: Lack of accountability. Rigid constitution. Conflict of authority. Inequalities between states. 

Downsides: Possible loss of individual and state rights. Citizen ignorance.