USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Federalists, led by Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, wanted a strong central government, while the Anti-Federalists, led by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, advocated states’ rights instead of centralized power.

Detailed explanation-2: -Democratic-Republicans had most of their support in the South and West. They believed in states’ rights and a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution and that the government should only do what is stated in it. They were founded on democratic principles and believed in self-government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Democratic-Republicans, on the other hand, were opposed to a strong central government and argued for stronger states’ rights. They wanted an economy based on small farmers, otherwise known as an agrarian society.

Detailed explanation-4: -The positions of the Republican Party have evolved over time. Currently, the party’s fiscal conservatism includes support for lower taxes, free market capitalism, deregulation of corporations, and restrictions on labor unions.