What two political parties emerged during

Washington's presidency? Explain each

parties beliefs.

Democratic-Republicans and Federalists

Explanation:

The Federalists wanted a strong central government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution. The Democratic-Republicans favored states' rights more than a central government and they had a strict interpretation of the Constitution. Another big difference was that the Federalists encouraged commerce and manufacturing, while Democratic-Republicans did not. Though these two parties emerged, Washington opposed political parties all together.