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anti-federalists
opposed the ratification of the 1787 U.S. Constitution because they feared that the new national government would be too powerful and thus threaten individual liberties, given the absence of a bill of rights. -
federalists
political party that advocated a strong central government and held power -
jacksonian-democrats
A movement for more democracy in American government in the 1830s. 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. -
democratic
The party generally supports a left-leaning, liberal platform on the American political spectrum with an emphasis on the role of the federal government in promoting social and economic welfare. -
republican
The party maintained strength through the American Civil War and Reconstruction -
the party of Lincoln
It was also known as the National Union Party was also the temporary name used by the Republican Party for the national ticket in the 1864 presidential election that was held during the Civil War. -
Roosevelt Democrats
the depression brings about a shift in government led by Roosevelt, a return of the democratic power -
modern republicans
The modern GOP supports a conservative platform on the American political spectrum, with foundations in laissez-faire capitalism, low taxes, supply-side fiscal policies and social conservatism. -
modern democrats
the modern Democratic Party is considered to be the older of the nation's two major political parties. The party's principal governing organization is the Democratic National Committee (DNC), which is responsible for overseeing the process of writing and promoting the party platform every four years and providing national leadership surrounding campaign, fundraising, political activity and election strategy