Early Political PartiesVersion en ligne Federalists vs Democratic-Republicans par Brisa Brown 1 Federalists 2 Democratic-Republicans Alexander Hamilton John Adams manufacturing & industry strong federal government wanted National Bank wanted strong ties with England for trade loose/flexible interpretation of the Constitution Candidate: John Adams Candidate: Thomas Pinckney emphasized order and stability strong military power Thomas Jefferson James Madison favored agriculture did NOT want a National Bank stronger state governments wanted strong alliance with France Candidate: Thomas Jefferson Candidate: Aaron Burr strict interpretation of the Constitution emphasized civil liberties and trust in the People minimal military power