The first two political parties

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The party of Jefferson

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Democratic-Republicans

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The party of Hamilton

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Federalists

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Favor loose construction

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Federalists

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Favor strict construction

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Democratic-Republicans

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More likely to trust a strong federal government

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Federalists

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Supported England (when Britain went to war against France)

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Federalists

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More likely to support a protective tariff: Federalists, Democratic-Republicans

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Federalists

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Favored "states rights" (Wanted stronger state governments)

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Democratic-Republicans

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Preferred free trade (lower tariffs to allow cheaper imports and encourage trade)

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Democratic-Republicans

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More likely to trust the popular majority

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Democratic-Republicans