In the developing years of the United States government, political parties were formed due to the opposing views on how to interpret the Constitution. It is well known that the Jeffersonian Republicans wanted the Constitution to be interpreted strict contrasting the views of the Federalists who felt the Constitution should be interpreted loosely. There were times, however, the views political leaders took on the matter were compromised for the betterment of the country.
Jefferson's Republicanism was obvious through his dismantlement of the U.S. Navy. The constitution did not grant a huge amount of power to the military, so he was sure to enforce the law by reducing naval funds. Also, James Madison proves his Republicanism when he vetoes the "Bonus Bill", the potential bill that would allow the government to make roads and canals to improve the American transportation system, because it is "such a power is not expressly given by the constitution…"
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Title: Early Political Parties
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