What was the major difference between the Federalist party and the Democratic-Republican party? Federalists believed in freedom of speech, and Democratic-Republicans believed no one should criticize the government. Federalists believed in a strong central government, and Democratic-Republicans believed in strong state governments. Federalists opposed some parts of the Constitution, and Democratic-Republicans were in favor of the Constitution. Federalists felt the majority of voters should make decisions, and Democratic-Republicans felt the minority elite should make decisions.

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Ashley Marks

14 January, 18:59

What was the major difference between the Federalist party and the Democratic-Republican party? Federalists believed in freedom of speech, and Democratic-Republicans believed no one should criticize the government. Federalists believed in a strong central government, and Democratic-Republicans believed in strong state governments. Federalists opposed some parts of the Constitution, and Democratic-Republicans were in favor of the Constitution. Federalists felt the majority of voters should make decisions, and Democratic-Republicans felt the minority elite should make decisions.

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Marc Gould · Answer 1

The major difference between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans were the governance of the country.

Federalists believed that if there is a strong federal government, the country would grow better than a bunch of arguing state governments.

Democratic-Republicans feared that a strong government will be harsh towards people like in Britain.