What was Tompkins' political party's main opposition?
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Federalists, the main opposition to Tompkins' political party, were a political faction in the United States that advocated for a strong national government and a close relationship with Great Britain. They favored a centralized banking system, a strong military, and a limited role for state governments. In contrast, Tompkins' party, the Democratic-Republicans, supported states' rights, a decentralized banking system, and a weaker military.
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