The Federalists and Democratic-Republicans provided the United States with political parties due to their interpretation of the Constitution, which would eventually evolve and merge the beliefs of the two as time went on. Political parties are important because they play a part in all aspects of the country by helping develop policies, bring new ideas and ensure a variety of choices. The Federalist Party, led by Alexander Hamilton, was one of the first political parties it the United States. The Federalist supported a strong central party with fiscal policies to favor business and banks. The members of this party supported a strong central government, a large peacetime army and navy, and a stable financial system.
The Federalist had the political philosophy of Federalism, Nationalism and Industrialization. Their ideals consisted of the Belief in a strong federal system of governance and the promotion of a fiscally sound and nationalistic government. Looking at modern day politics, the Democratic Party seems to have a looser view of the constitution compared to the Republican Party. The democrats seem to think that federal government should play more of a role in our lives. Even though there is no …show more content…
Hamilton and Jefferson both had very different views and even though the founding fathers advised against dividing into political parties, it was only a matter of time. Hamilton was supported by northern businessmen, bankers, and merchants, believed that they should have a strong central government that should revolve around business and industry. Jefferson who was followed by planters, small farmers, and artisans, wanted to limit the federal government 's power and leave the most power in the hands of state and local governments. Hamilton and Jefferson’s conflicting views would lead these national leaders to break America into two
The Federalist had the political philosophy of Federalism, Nationalism and Industrialization. Their ideals consisted of the Belief in a strong federal system of governance and the promotion of a fiscally sound and nationalistic government. Looking at modern day politics, the Democratic Party seems to have a looser view of the constitution compared to the Republican Party. The democrats seem to think that federal government should play more of a role in our lives. Even though there is no …show more content…
Hamilton and Jefferson both had very different views and even though the founding fathers advised against dividing into political parties, it was only a matter of time. Hamilton was supported by northern businessmen, bankers, and merchants, believed that they should have a strong central government that should revolve around business and industry. Jefferson who was followed by planters, small farmers, and artisans, wanted to limit the federal government 's power and leave the most power in the hands of state and local governments. Hamilton and Jefferson’s conflicting views would lead these national leaders to break America into two