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Federalists
Founded by those who favored central government. -
Anti-federalists
Established weak central government, more to the state -
Democratic-Republicans
Made to oppose the federalists -
Jacksonian Democrats
Movement for more democracy in the government -
Roosevelt Democrats
Wanted to get the people to all come together -
Modern Democrats
emphasizes egalitarianism and social equality through liberalism -
Modern Republicans
supports lower taxes, free market capitalism, a strong national defense, gun rights, deregulation and restrictions on labor unions -
Party of Lincoln
The Republican Party exists to bridge interests and support the mechanics of elections