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