During the first party system, the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans focused on the distribution of spoils to party machines rather than major national policies.

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While patronage and the distribution of spoils were significant issues during this time period, the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans also held differing views on major national policies such as the role of the federal government and the interpretation of the Constitution.

During the First Party System, the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans Focused