Political+Parties


 * Federalists - The Federalists Party supported the Constitution and wanted the national government to be stronger and have more power. They believed in loose construction. They were made up of people who wanted better trade and to expand their powers.
 * Republicans - The Republican Party wanted the national government to have limted/less power and most of its powers should come from its people and they were mostly made up of people from rural areas. They believed in strict construction. They wanted Americans to become independent workers and have less cities in America.
 * Free Soil Party
 * Democrats
 * Farmer's Association
 * Populist Party
 * Socialist Party
 * Progressive Party
 * Communist Party
 * Divided Democrats
 * Conservative Republicans
 * Independent Party