During the period of 1801-1817, the Jeffersonians and the Federalists were viewed differently when it came to the federal Constitution. The Jeffersonians were viewed as strict constructionists and the Federalists were more of a group of loose constructionists. Although the two parties had their different views on the federal government, they occasionally switched their views to help solve certain situations.
The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, were "laid back" when it came to their interpretation of the Constitution. …
