The view that many believe while studying our country’s political history is the Federalist Party was a dedicated supporter of a strong central government. They believed that the Constitution was a document that needed to be molded and amended in order to meet the needs of the country. The traditional view of the Democratic- Republican party is that they support state’s rights and feel that most of the governing of the country should …showed first 75 words of 392 total…

…showed last 75 words of 392 total…Some men look a constitutions with sanctimonious reverence…..to sacred to be touched. But I know also, that laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind.” The powerful statements made by Jefferson, Webster and many other politicians prove that it is often necessary to compromise individual ideas for the good of an entire country. This basis of compromise is the true foundation of our government and our history.