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The political followers of Thomas Jefferson took up the name "Democratic-Republicans," preferring

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The political followers of Thomas Jefferson assumed the name "Democratic-Republicans," preferring this to the term "Anti-Federalists" since the issue of whether or not to ratify the Constitution had passed. They advocated for more state power over the power of the central government.
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