Adam's Presidency

"We need to protect our farmers, they help feed the country."

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans

"Thomas Jefferson is the best member of Washington's Cabinet."

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans

"Manufacturing and trading should be the focus of our economy."

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans

"The new French Government needs the US to support them."

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans

"The Federal Government needs more powers than the constitution gives. That's why we need a loose interpretation." 

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans

"Me and my friends who are merchants belong to this party."

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans

"The British economy is very strong. Therefore, we need too model our economy after theirs."

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

"The Federal Government is too strong. The government needs to limit its power to what is listed in the constitution."

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans

"Most of the power should be held by the State Governments since they are closest to the people."

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans

"Only people who are smart enough or educated enough should hold public office (political power)."

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans