U.S. Two Party System

  • 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