Federalists and Republicans

U.S. Government

The U.S. Government uses a federal constitutional republic

Form of government in which power resides in the body of citizens entitled to vote (usually with representatives)

A rule by the omnipotent majority

Majority always rules and there is no protection for minority against unlimited power of majority

Protects minorities basic rights

Prevents form overriding minority & complete under-representation

Duty: Tax on imported goods (made imported goods more expensive)

Regional and sectional tension

A group of voters organized to support certain public policies & philosophies

Alexander Hamilton
Strong national government
- Loose construction interpretation of Constitution
- Implied powers
Bank of the US

Thomas Jefferson
Weak national government
- Strict construction (interpretation) of Constitution
- Enumerated powers
State Banks

Foreign policy: A government’s strategy in dealing with other nation

George Washington’s Neutrality