In American history, few ideological disagreements have been as important as the divide between Alexander Hamilton 's Federalist Party and Thomas Jefferson 's Democrat-Republicans. Both parties were led by brilliant men whose political arguments would lay the foundation for debates on the nature of government in America that are ever present in our national discourse. Hamilton thought America should drive ahead into the future as an industrial and mercantile powerhouse, whereas Thomas Jefferson felt that America 's greatness lied in the "yeoman farmer" and the agrarian traditions he represented. Both sought the best path forward for the young American nation and both would have a chance to put their theories to the test in their capacities as ministers in the Washington Administration
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However there were some things he was opposed to with the formation of the Constitution. One aspect Jefferson strongly disliked was abandoning the idea of rotation in the office especially of the president. Jefferson states “The first magistrate will always be re-elected if the constitution permits it…. He is then an officer for life.” (Pg. 23 Jefferson vs Hamilton). Jefferson did not like the idea that a president should be re-elected several times, he preferred that the President should be allowed to serve only for a few terms. Like he states, if permitted by the constitution that person is an officer for life, because he can continuously be re-elected. Although he wanted a government he feared the idea of the government having too much power seeing that it could lead to monarchy. “Jefferson expressed his fear that monarchial Federalists sought to use the new government as a stepping stone to monarchy.” (Pg. 78 Jefferson vs Hamilton). With this Jefferson made an alignment with the Democrat-Republican party with the wishes to ensure the people taxing rights as well as their natural
However there were some things he was opposed to with the formation of the Constitution. One aspect Jefferson strongly disliked was abandoning the idea of rotation in the office especially of the president. Jefferson states “The first magistrate will always be re-elected if the constitution permits it…. He is then an officer for life.” (Pg. 23 Jefferson vs Hamilton). Jefferson did not like the idea that a president should be re-elected several times, he preferred that the President should be allowed to serve only for a few terms. Like he states, if permitted by the constitution that person is an officer for life, because he can continuously be re-elected. Although he wanted a government he feared the idea of the government having too much power seeing that it could lead to monarchy. “Jefferson expressed his fear that monarchial Federalists sought to use the new government as a stepping stone to monarchy.” (Pg. 78 Jefferson vs Hamilton). With this Jefferson made an alignment with the Democrat-Republican party with the wishes to ensure the people taxing rights as well as their natural