The Birth of Political Parties Take out Notes

Federalists v. Anti- Federalists When was Federalist v. Anti- Federalist the first sign of an ideological split? When was Federalist v. Anti- Federalist the first sign of an ideological split? Hint Hint

Adams and Jefferson Best Friends Forever?

One Nation, One Dream? Ideals of Revolution kept country united Ideals of Revolution kept country united Interpretation of Constitution led to split Interpretation of Constitution led to split Loose v. Strict Loose v. Strict I warned you about factions! Why didn’t you jerkfaces listen?

Loose Interpretation “Read Between the Lines” “Read Between the Lines” Implied Powers of National Government Implied Powers of National Government –Necessary and Proper Clause Art 1 Sec 8 Cl 18 The Congress shall have power …To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof. The Congress shall have power …To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.

Strict Interpretation Word for Word Word for Word Not in the Constitution, its not in our power Not in the Constitution, its not in our power

Loose Vs Strict Democratic – Republicans Democratic – Republicans (Republicans) (Republicans) This ideological split eventually led to the creation of the first two political parties. Federalists Federalists

An Ideological Split

Election of 1796 Democratic Republican Jefferson v. Federalist Adams Democratic Republican Jefferson v. Federalist Adams Adams wins, Jefferson Vice President Adams wins, Jefferson Vice President First Campaigning by the two parties First Campaigning by the two parties Unique Result: What was unique about the situation between President and Vice President? Unique Result: What was unique about the situation between President and Vice President?

Democratic - Republicans Educated Farmers Educated Farmers Agrarian Utopia Agrarian Utopia Weak Central Government Weak Central Government Strict Interpretation Strict Interpretation Pro-French Pro-French Support in the South Support in the South Would sort of become Democrats Would sort of become Democrats

Federalists Merchants and Bankers Merchants and Bankers Ruling Elite Ruling Elite Strong Central Government Strong Central Government Implied Powers Implied Powers –National Bank Pro-English Pro-English Support in North Support in North –Would sort of become Republicans

Birth of Political Parties Split on interpretation of Constitution would define early elections in our country Split on interpretation of Constitution would define early elections in our country Current 2 Party system has roots to election of 1800 Current 2 Party system has roots to election of 1800