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Political Parties

12/8/2014

Congratulations James Workman Middle School reporter on your research of the beginnings of political parties! You have been assigned to write a newspaper article explaining which political party you feel is the best for yourself and this country. It is now time to demonstrate your point of view for either a Federalist or Democratic Republican.

Remember to take a clear stance in your opening statement.
Make sure your three supporting details are clear and relate to your statement.
Your closing statement should restate your point of view.
You need to reply to one Federalist and one Democratic Republican post by either agreeing or disagreeing with their statement.

Review the Online Discussion Guidelines.

Rubric

Initial Post = 10 points
Response to Federalist = 5 points
Response to Democratic Republican = 5 points

Naty C.

11/20/2015 08:32:13 am

I chose to be a Democratic-Republican rather than a Federalist. I chose to be a Democratic-Republican because I agree with supporting farmers and laborers because I would rather have crops and food growing in the nation rather than trade. I believe agriculture should drive the economy. I disagree with the national bank because then it would give the federal government too much power. Another reason why I would choose to be a Democratic-Republican is because I don’t want one person to have all the power because then there is going to be another king. If there is another king there with be no equality for the people. My last reason to being a Democratic-Republican is because I disagree with the national bank because then it would give the federal government too much power and I support a strong Constitution with a limited government. For these reasons, I have chosen to be a Democratic-Republican and think that the economy should be run using the Democratic-Republican system.

Naty C.

11/30/2015 08:13:01 am

I agree with most of your ideas but what happens if all the crops die out then we won't have any food and that's where trade would come in. Once you start trading with other countries mean you now have more food and more crops to plant. Which means that you won't run out of food and crops.

Cody M.

11/30/2015 08:17:54 am

Oops that was from me

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 08:20:47 am

Naty, I've read your post and I can see you truly have a personal connection with the Democratic Republican party.

Aliyah C.

11/20/2015 08:32:35 am

The position I choose is the Democratic-Republic because I think they offer better stuff them the Federalist and the power should always go to the people. The reason I want to be a Democratic-Republic is because the power should go to the people and they should be able to chose who rules them. Therefore the Democratic-Republicanism believed the people should have more power instead of what the Federalist believed that the national government should have more power than the state government. In addition they held their political base in the rural South and the West supported by farmers, labor workers, and planters that were against Federalist unlike manufacturers, merchants, and bankers. The Democratic-Republicanism is the best choice for us because we should have control over who is going to lead us and not have upper class people that do not care about the workers to just lead us.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 08:16:34 am

Aliyah, I've read your post and you present some very interesting points of view.

Johana V

11/30/2015 08:22:49 am

In my opinion i believe that this is a good paragraph with details and i agree with the part of having control on whose going to lead us .

Ivan M.

11/30/2015 08:29:01 am

Aliyah, I agree with you that the people should be able to chose who rules them.

Vanessa S.

11/30/2015 08:35:21 am

Aliyah i've read your post bit that is an interesting idea and i agree with So you are trying to say that the democratic republic offer better stuff and the power.

Cody M.

11/20/2015 08:33:23 am

Federalist are best for the country - They are educated and know how to run a state. To begin with, we saw a loose construction of the government which allows us to create the national bank. We need a national bank to pay off all of our war debts. This also allows a safe place to store our paper money. This also provides the elastic clause for the constitution. This also allows us to change the constitution as we need to. Next, I believe we need a strong central government because it shows that the government has the will and power to enforce laws. Which shows that the government will do anything they can to make sure the states are safe. Finally, the economy needs to be based on manufacturing and shipping because even though there are farmers they can’t provide everything we need. Manufacturing also will help the economy expand. If we don’t manufacture and the crops on farms don’t grow where is our food going to come from. Therefore through all the evidence the federalist are the best for the country.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 08:23:17 am

Cody, you've presented an interesting point regarding farmers can't provide everything. It seems there needs to be some teamwork going on between the two types of economical gains for the country.

Anthony S.

11/30/2015 08:31:49 am

In my opinion this a very good paragraph and your approach toward federalists is very good.

Maya Palato

11/30/2015 08:32:53 am

Cody I read your post and I agree. I agree with your view on rights and how we should have a central government.

Amara L.

11/30/2015 08:33:18 am

Cody, your statements provides interesting things that I hadn't thought of. For an example, saying relying on trade is better than replying on farmers because farmers cannot provide everything we need. Federalists also believed that using the elastic clause of the constitution instead of the strict constitution can help out government's problems. I agree with you statement.

Maya P.

11/20/2015 08:33:53 am

The political party I lean towards more and think would be better for the country is Federalist. The first reason I support Federalist is because it based on a loose interpretation of the constitution. This is called the elastic clause which allows there to be things not stated in the constitution to happen. Furthermore I support Federalist because I believe the national bank served a great purpose and is very useful to pay off war debt and keep our money safe. Lastly I support Federalist because a strong national government sounds much more intelligent than a strong state government because state power could cause conflicts due to 1 states power being stronger than others. Overall these are the reasons I believe I am a federalist and that federalist would be better for the county.

Arileene H.

11/30/2015 08:14:26 am

That is a very interesting paragraph, and if had thought of that before I had chosen my political party I would have changed my mind.

Cody M.

11/30/2015 08:21:23 am

I agree with you all the way because the bank allowed us to pay off our debts and also kept our money safe. I also agree that since the federalist are more intelligent so they would know how to run a government.

Ivan M.

11/30/2015 08:20:11 am

I agree with you Maya for the state part because if one state were to become more powerful than another then it would cause some conflicts.

Fabiola V.

11/30/2015 08:22:57 am

Maya, I agree with you that the national bank can help pay war debts but, it gives the government to much power.

Daisy Flores

11/30/2015 08:25:07 am

I agree with your post it has many interesting reasons in why Federalists would be better for the country.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 08:26:03 am

Maya, you are so right regarding conflicts between the states and one trying to have more power than the others - wait till you see what happens in history.

Natani D.

11/30/2015 08:33:42 am

Maya, I agree with your point but, if we had a national bank if someone were to rob it then all of our savings would go and we wouldn't have any money to pay our debts

Natani D.

11/20/2015 08:35:32 am

The Democratic/Republican it the best option because I don't think that America should be based on Manufacturing and cities. I think that America should be based on Farming and Countrysides.For starters I think that the people should run the country not just one person because it is like having a king and that's what we wanted to get away from.Also, I think that the government needs to pay off debt by raising Taxes for the rich and powerful instead of making everyone pay a ridiculous amount of money. The Farmers and the people who barely have enough to have a family have to pay when they don't have enough money.In addition, there does not need to be a national bank in the country as we don't need one and if you want to go to the bank you would have to travel far. If someone were to rob that bank then everyone's money could be gone , but if there were a bunch of little ones then everyone can have local banks. Therefore Democrat/Republican is the best choice for our Country

Amara L.

11/30/2015 08:26:45 am

Natani, I agree with your statement because the Democratic Republican had better ideas for the government than Federalists. They thought about helping farmers and the poor instead of helping lawyers and the rich. They also believed that one ruler would lead to tyranny.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 08:30:19 am

Natani, I too agree with you we need to avoid cities - they seem to cause quite a bit of problems. You have a very forward thinking regarding taxing the wealthy and not everyone - especially since the farmers do not have as much money.

Robert, Beckham

11/30/2015 08:39:45 am

I agree with some of your ideas but there is not just one person is controlling the country, there are hundreds of people running the people not just one man

Ivan Mora

11/20/2015 08:37:06 am

The best political party for the country is Democratic-Republicans
The reason why I want to be Democratic-Republicans because they think of the people and not the government. They believe in free of rule. In addition a reason why they are best for our country is because they have a interpretation of the constitution. Furthermore another reason why is because the people that support us is farmers, and tradespeople and they can help this country. Finally another reason why is that we want the common people to rule this country not a King or Queen. These are the reasons why the Democratic-Republicans are best for our country.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 08:32:09 am

Ivan, I like your statement - "... they think of the people and not the government." It's amazing we still have to deal with this issue today.

Arileene H.

11/20/2015 08:38:01 am

My political party is a Democratic-Republican because it is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party.Certainly everyone knows that we have the limited national government because we did not have certain rights and are not able to have some rights.
The supporters for the Democratic-Republicans are the farmers and tradespeople.They also have a strict construction (interpretaion) of the Constitution.This is the reason I chose to be a Democratic-Republican.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 09:29:08 am

Arileene, I'm a bit confused and would like additional clarification - why do you support the Democratic- Republican party?

Amara Loera

11/20/2015 08:39:14 am

The political party that is be best for this country is the Democratic Republicans. This party has great ideas and thoughts that can help govern our country to grow stronger and better. For an example, unlike the Federalists, the Republicans think about people who are not in a high level such as the rich or educated citizens. Another example that can help our country is by giving more power to the states and the people. If we gave more power to the central government instead of the states, it might lead to tyranny. Furthermore, in order to pay off national debts creating a national bank and taxes can not only give too much power to the central government but also it can burden small farmers and city worker. Lastly, Federalist had lower the rights of foreigners because of criticism and disagreeing with the government, the Democratic Republicans went against this. Therefore, the Democratic Republican is the best decision for this country.

Naty C.

11/30/2015 08:24:44 am

Amara, I agree with you because I also think that the Federalists think more of the richest and more educated people rather than the average person or farmer. I agree with the idea of power in the states rather than the national government.

Daisy Flores

11/30/2015 08:28:21 am

Hey Amara I agree with your post and if I had thought of that earlier I've would've changed my mind.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 09:35:31 am

Amara, I totally agree with your point regarding a national government could lead to tyranny. At this point in time we do need to be cautious with giving any one group of people too much power.

Robert, Beckham

11/20/2015 08:39:24 am

Certainly the political party I have chosen that I think is best for me and this country is the Federalist and this is why. For instance Federalist would be better for me and the country because they can support the economy. They support trading with other countries. Next, the Federalist are well educated. Finally, the Federalist also can debate with the Democratic Republicans on how the government shall be run. For example they debated what the president's name is,they said your majesty but that would mean monarch but after a month they decided on Mr/Mrs.President For this reason is why I think that Federalist are better for our great nation, the United States of America.

isaiah ruvalcaba link

11/30/2015 08:21:57 am

I agree with your paragraph because if he/she wasn't named President, then there will probably be another overpowered United States leader.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 09:39:09 am

Robert, I can support your point regarding helping the economy grow, but I don't entirely agree with your point regarding the Federalists showing how the country should be run.

Abby M

11/30/2015 05:04:27 pm

Robert, I am going to disagree with your statement because not only the Federalist should have the power to rule everything. I believe everyone should have the same rights.

isaiah ruvalcaba link

11/20/2015 08:39:33 am

The Federalist is my political party because I believe that the Elite should rule. The reason why I believe this is because the common people cannot work and handle things as well as the elite. Second of all, they believe that the Federalist should not have a National Bank, but it indeed is necessary and proper according to the constitution. Our government should not be strict, our government should be loose and free. In addition, we should support England during the French Revolution. They are our trading partner and we accept their goods so it should be right to help them during their need. Just because we are allies with the French does not mean we have to stick with them. So in conclusion, the Elite should rule, and the Federalist party should be what the government is made up by.

Jada C.

11/30/2015 08:34:41 am

Isaiah, I think your decision is very interesting. I wouldn´t have thought of that if I would have chose to be a federalist.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 11:35:04 am

Isaiah, I see you support the elite to running this country, as for myself I have mixed feelings on this issue. I do agree with you regarding supporting Britain - what would happen to our economy if we decided to stop trading with them?

Diego H.

11/30/2015 06:14:14 pm

I agree that Federalist should not have a National Bank, but it indeed is necessary and proper according to the constitution.

Breanna N.

12/1/2015 01:03:41 pm

isaiah, I think this is very interesting. I would have thought of that if I was federalist.

Fabiola V.

11/20/2015 08:39:41 am

I have to agree with the Democratic Republicans because they favored a limited national government than a strong national government. I agree with Jefferson because I feel that the government shouldn't have all the power.
One of my reason why I picked the democratic republicans is that they supported britain in war because it was their main trading partners.
My next reason why is that Jefferson wanted agriculture to drive economy. He wanted this because he believed that it would make a better government and the rich wouldn't be ruling the government as well. If we didn't have any farmers who will plant our food?
My last reason is that jefferson doesn't want a national bank,he believed that a national bank wasn't necessary. Jefferson also thought it might give too much power in the central government.
These are the reasons why I picked democratic republicans I feel that these idea can make our government better. If we picked the democratic republicans we won't have any wars, we stay in peace. Here's something you can think about we wouldnt you want the people to decide what the government's needs? We can choose who we want to lead us not the upper class.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 11:37:11 am

Fabiola, I liked your closed statement and I'm glad you understand not just the upper class can run the country. Double check your facts regarding supporting Britain in trade.

Abby M

11/30/2015 05:00:09 pm

Fabiola, I am on your part with supporting the Democratic Republican party because when you stated "If we didn't have any farmers, who will plant our food?" it is true. Farmers make one of the most important thing we need in life and trade doesn't help much.

Diego H.

11/30/2015 06:16:01 pm

I disagree because too much power in the central government is not that bad.

Vanessa,S

11/20/2015 08:39:47 am

The best political parties for the United States is the Republican because the republicans the power contained in a constitution. And that all power not delegated to the United States by the constitution
Because i feel like Hamilton is not better than the Republicans because Hamilton led by Jefferson . The americans should support people who are dissatisfied with their government and want to overthrow it even if it is done. For example like mob rule, lawlessness, and the confiscation of property and the rich.
I believe that everyone would go for the Republicans than the federalists or the federalists.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 11:41:12 am

Vanessa, I'm a bit confused with your statements. Next time provide specific support for your statements. Could you clarify why we should support mob rule?

Jada C.

11/20/2015 09:40:26 am

The position I feel that's right are the Democratic Republicans because I feel that they have more better visions about leading a better government. I chose this position because the Republicans were supported by farmers and planters. They all limited national government, and opposed national bank. To begin with, Jefferson and Madison founded the Democratic Republican party. This is because they reflected on democracy and a republican system. This drew more farmers and planters to help support the political party. They needed the farmers and planters because they were more into physical work. Secondly, they interpreted a strict construction of the Constitution. They feared a government that lead to tyranny. Jefferson and Madison had a different vision on how the nation should be from Hamilton's visions. Finally, I feel that the Democratic Republicans had better interpretations and visions about a government. They did not want to cause tyranny. Most just wanted to be neutral, and sounds like they wanted to create more peace.

Breanna N.

11/30/2015 08:23:11 am

I agree with most of your ideas. I do feel the Democratic Republicans have better visions about leading a better government.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 11:43:49 am

Jada, I can see from you work you are also very concerned the government would become a tyranny. I agree by following a strict interpretation we would definitely avoid this issue.

Johana villalba

11/23/2015 12:37:55 pm

First I would be a Democratic republican because i think they have a may more way of having a better government another reason i choose this was because they were supported by farmers and planters . As well as we supported france it also hold the nations highest office . jefferson and madison thought they would be a different way on how the government lead to trine should be handled . They believed a strong government would weaken and not respect the right of states and people .

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 01:16:05 pm

Johana, why would the Democratic Republicans have a better government? I see you noted some major points, however you need to support with evidence.

Breanna N.

11/30/2015 08:14:00 am

I choose Democratic-Republicans have a good government. For example they believe in giving more control to the states and the people. In addition the nation government is good because i want to live in a farmers government. To begin with Jefferson and Madison founded the Democratic-Republicans Party because they reflected their strong belief in the Democracy and the republicans. Second, both sides disagreed on how to interpret the Constitution and on economic policy. Hamilton favored the British government and opposed the French Revolution.
Next, the differences a rural nation and domestic policy led to the nation’s first political. It also backs candidates for office. Finally, Hamilton fought for a strong central government. Jefferson and Madison feared such a government might lead tyranny.

Jada C.

11/30/2015 08:21:56 am

This is an interesting idea that I agree with. I also believe that they give more control for the people and states.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 01:14:22 pm

Breanna, I can see you're trying to support your belief in the Democratic Republicans, however you need to support your points. For example why is it such an issue in regards to interpreting the Constitution?

Anthony S.

11/30/2015 08:20:20 am

The group that I lean more toward is Democratic - Republican. For example the reason that I have chosen Democratic - Republican is because I think that they have been a great addition to the country in my opinion. Another reason why I think that Democratic - Republican is better is because that they have been doing the same thing for the whole time while federalists have been moving around from idea to idea but not in the good way. Furthermore some supporting info about the Democratic - Republican is that they are (the group in general) a younger group than the federalists because they have have not been around as long. To conclude the group that I have chosen is the Democratic - Republican with my facts up above.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 01:12:18 pm

Anthony, I feel I need some clarification with your statements. Why do you feel the Democratic Republicans are a great addition to the country? Why did they do that made them so great and why is being young so much better for the country?

Dylan H

11/30/2015 08:28:47 am

My political party I choose is Federalist is because that federalist can have a strong national government.Federalist supporting information can favor national bank and fear of mob rules.Federalist have to interpret construction to the constitution to loosen the constitution.Federalist information can be is they have many supporters like lawyers, merchants,manufactures,clergy.To summarize Federalist is that they have more advantages because of the strong government.

Mrs. Griffis

11/30/2015 01:10:22 pm

Dylan, I see you understand the components of being a Federalist, however, you didn't mention why you feel you support the Federalist party. In other words, why would a loose construction of the Constitution be a good idea?

Abby M

11/30/2015 04:51:20 pm

Democratic-Republican are the best for this country because Federalist are only thinking about the government and Democratic-Republicans think about the people. First, Federalist are trying to get rid of foreigners and put critics of the government in jail. Federalists are violating our Acts of the Constitution. They are violating our Freedom of Speech and Freedom of The Press. Second, I believe farming and crops are more important than trade. We get most food from farmers crops and plant owners. If we stop agriculture, we won't be able to get some food for the day. Trade can not bring everything we need. Finally, I agree with opposing the National Bank. I say this because the government already has some power over us. Federalist can pay bills and collect taxes without the bank, it’s not necessary. In conclusion the democratic republic party is better for this country.

Mrs. Griffis

12/1/2015 08:06:48 am

Abby, it's great to read the people are the most important. Yes, the Federalists were violating the 1st Amendment. Your analyzes for having both farmers and trade is an essential key point.

Diego H.

11/30/2015 06:11:52 pm

Federalist because they are the educated they know what is needed to govern for the United States of America. The national bank is essential. The bank is needed to help repay our debt to our Americans and to Europe. The bank keeps our funds safe keep us out of debt. An economy should be based on industry and manufacturing. In addition the communities divide themselves into the few and the many. The first are the rich and well born. The other people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine rights. Furthermore America should not support people who are dissatisfied with their government and want to overthrow it, even if it is done by mob rule, lawlessness, and the confiscation of property from the rich and the corrupt people.

Mrs. Griffis

12/1/2015 08:05:05 am

Diego, you provide some very key points regarding the national bank to help pay off the war debt. Careful when you research make sure you paraphrase in your own words.

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