| Term | Definition |
| federalist | loose interpretation of the Constitution |
| federalist | pro British |
| federalist | favor national bank |
| federalist | favored protective tariff |
| republican | Thomas Jefferson |
| republican | believed people should have power |
| republican | favor strong state government |
| republican | emphasize agriculture |
| republican | believe in strict interpretation of the Constitution |
| republican | oppose national bank |
| republican | oppose protective tariff |
| federalist | John Adams was a member |
| republican | James Madison |
| republican | supported by southern planters, northern farmers, artisans |
| federalist | supported by merchants, manufacturers, workers dependent on manufacture and trade |
| federalist | Alexander Hamilton |
| federalist | wealthy and educated should rule |
| federalist | favor a strong central government |
| federalist | emphasize manufacturing, shipping and trade |
| republican | Pro French |