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Federalists
A person who advocates or supports a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority. One who supported the ratification of the constitution. -
Anti-Federalists
A person who opposed the ratification of the Constitution in 1789 and thereafter allied with Thomas Jefferson's Antifederal Party, which opposed the powers being given to the federal Government. -
Democratic-Republicans
The Democratic-Republican Party was formed by Thomas Jefferson and others who believed in a democratic government. The party was established to oppose the Federalists who had supported and pushed through the ratification of the US Constitution. -
Jacksonian-Democrats
A movement for more democracy in American government. Led by President Andrew Jackson, this movement championed greater rights for the common man and was opposed to any signs of aristocracy in the nation. -
The Party of Lincoln Republicans
The Election of president Lincoln was the start of the American Civil War in the 1860's and the start to a 75 year Republican party supremacy. -
Roosevelt Democrats
During the Great Depression FDR takes the role of President and bring power back to the Democrats. -
Modern Democrats
The modern democratic party is a liberal group. They favor progressive taxation and minimum wages. Wish to decrease military spending. Most importantly they believe that the community should be socially responsible for their own well being. -
Modern Republicans
The modern form of the republican party is a conservative group. They believe in higher taxes and more money towards national military. As well as believing in individuals rights.
