DBQ federalists and republicans
... One of them was called the federalists which was the loose constructionist, giving more power to national government. The second political party was called the Democratic-Republicans. ... The Democratic-Republicans were usually characterized as a strict constructionist. ... Also the Federalists were characterized as broad constructionists even though at the same time, they also had to adapt to some Democratic ideas. Democratic-Republicans were strict constructionists. ... Then Jefferson passed an Embargo Act in 1807-08, which again made him switch from strict to loose construction of the federalists. Also the Democratic-Republicans of Virginia advocated the Embargo, even though they were supporting the loose constructionist. The Federalists were loose constructionists. ... Anyone, who spoken against the government “would be liable to a heavy fine and imprisonment (Bailey), “ However Federalists had to adopt some of the Democratic ideas, in order for their plans to work, an example for his would be the Embargo Act. The Federalists themselves did not favor the Embargo, because it hurt their industry in shipping goods to Europe. ... Also during the presidency of Madison, the war with England began and the Federalists had to adapt to Republican ideas in order for the war to succeed better.