FEDERALISTS

=FEDERALISTS author Jessica G.= Some federalists were Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, James Madison, John Jay, and John Adams.They were opposed by Henry Clay,John Quincy Adams,and John C. Calhoun. Thomas Jefferson,James Madison,and James Monroe joined the Democratic Republican after the separation of the federalists in 1815. Federalists are supporters of the Constitution. Federalists supported removing a few powers from the states and giving more power to the government. Federalists wanted to divide powers among different branches. John Jay was one of the federalists. Federalists had Political Parties, a group that tries to promote it's idea's and influence governments, and also backs candidates for office. Political Parties of the federalists included: The supporters of the federalists were lawyers, merchants, manufacturers, and clergies.
 * Strong national Governments.
 * Fear of mob rules.
 * Loose interpretation of the Constitution.
 * Favoring national banks.
 * Economy being based on manufacturing and shipping.