Federalists Vs. Democratic Republicans Flashcards
Were Hamilton and John Adams federalists or democratic republicans?
Federalists.
Were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison federalists or democratic republicans
Democrat republicans.
Which side was supported by mostly northerners?
Federalists
Which side was supported by mostly southerners?
Democratic Republicans
How did the federalists interpret the constitution?
LOOSE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONSTITUTION
How did the Democratic Republicans interpret the constitution?
STRICT CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONSTITUTION
Which side wanted a strong and powerful federal gov?
Federalists
Which side wanted to have limited federal gov. power?
Democratic republicans
What is “loose construction” of the constitution?
Gives gov more power (implied powers)
What is “strict construction” of the constitution?
If it doesn’t say it it can’t happen