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Federalists
Federalists believed in a strong national government and central authority. Federalist Papers were written by members of this party. -
AntiFederalists
Believed government should be run by "ordinary" people. Pushed for more state power and less central strength. -
Democratic-Repulicans
Adhere to the US Constitution and oppose monarchy and elitism. -
Jacksonian Democrats
Political movement toward greater democracy for the common man typified by American politician Andrew Jackson and his supporters. Followed Jeffersonian Politics. -
The Party of Lincoln (Republicans)
Strongly supported the abolition of slavery. Some Republicans believed in freedom for blacks, while others merely believed slavery would keep white men from available labor and create laziness. -
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Modern Republicans
The democrats and republicans switched platforms between the late 18 and mid 1900s. Republicans are now conservative, hold tight money policies and hold rights from people. -
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Modern Democrats
After the platforms of the party switched, the democrats became liberal. Currently they hope and try for universal healthcare, social security, and equality for people of all creed, color, sexuality, race, religion, identity. -
Franklin Roosevelt Democrats
FDR served four presidential terms as a Democratic candidate. However, in the 1930s, democrats urged FDR to be MORE conservative