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Anti-Federalists
Opposed the ratification of the new Constitution.
Supported stronger State powers and weaker Central Government. -
Federalists
Supported the ratification of the new Constitution.
Opposed stronger State powers and weaker Central Government. -
Democratic-Republicans
Formed by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson to oppose centralizing policies by the Federalists. -
Jacksonian Democrats
Moved for more Democracy among the common man. Opposed aristocracy. -
Party of Lincoln
Temporary name for the Republican Party for the 1864 presidential election. -
Roosevelt Democrats
Created during the Great Depression based on the belief that common people can have a vision. -
Modern Democrats
Favored greater government involvement in the economy and opposed involvement in noneconomic private affairs. -
Modern Republicans
Based on the belief of preserving individual and market economy while leaving enough power in the National government to help and protect the people.