Political+Parties

=The differences between the first political parties.=

**The Constitution of the United States led to the formation of two separate parties with different ideals. These parties were the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.**
===** The Anti-Federalists felt that the constitution gave too much power to the federal government and didn't give enough power to the state government. They also felt that the Congress held too much power because of the Necessary and Proper Clause. The Anti-Federalists also felt that the president held too much power. The Anti-Federalists leaned more towards The Articles of Confederation in that they believed each state should coin its own currency, and states should have their own strong local governments. Anti-Federalists believed that the constitution would eventually lead to Monarchy due to strong federal power. The anti-federalists were mainly composed of the lower class, and the people who ran local governments. **===

===** The Federalists felt that separating the power into 3 branches in a strong federal government was the best way to protect the people, and that state governments that held too much power would divide the country. The Federalists believed that the Constitution was a big improvement on the Articles of Confederation. The upper class tended to be Federalists, and because of the support of heroes Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, the Federalist party gained popularity amongst the people. **===











**Anti-Federalists tended to be farmers that lived in the south. Federalists tended to be Rich businessmen, or country leaders.**

 * The Republican and democratic parties, in a way, stemed from the federalists and anti-federalists party, with a few sleight changes to the foundation of beliefs and values.**

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