Why was George Washington a federalist?

Answer 1

James Madison was a Federalist because he wanted governing power to shift from the states to the national government. He wanted to completely deny sovereignty to the states, not just restrict it.

Answer 2

James Madison was a Democratic-Republican because he believed in a weak and limited government. He modified his views when he became president, when he accepted that a strong, standing army was important for the nation's security.

Answer 3

because he wanted a national bank and the first Democratic-Republican was Thomas Jefferson so all presidents before him are federalists

Answer 4

because he wanted to be shut up and do your homework :P