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The party was founded by Thomas Jefferson.
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The party was formed to fight against the Federalist Party for the Bill of Rights.
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the party made its first bid for the Presidency. Thomas Jefferson was a presidential candidate and Aaron Burr was the vice presidential candidate.
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The partyopposed Federalist policies like high tariffs, a navy, military spending, a national debt, and a national bank. After the defeat of the United States in the War of 1812, the party became split on those issues.
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President James Monroe created a policy of peace with their past political opponents. A New England Federalist came up with the Era of Good Feelings to describe the new era.
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Jacksonian Democracy began. This shaped the Second Party System. The Whig Party was their opponents.
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As of the last decade, 35% of Americans declare themselves Democrats.
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In today's times, the Democratic Party feels very strongly about gun control. They feel that guns should not just be administered to anyone and everyone who wants to get a license. Unlike Republicans, they feel that more controls should be put on gun control and ownership.
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John Kerry is considered a very influential Democrat.
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Democrats also oppose the Republican party on the issue of abortion. Democrats typically believe that a woman has control and say over her own body. That is, they are pro-life. They feel women should have the choice on abortion. Especially considering the many different cirumstances that come along with abortions.
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Hilary Clinton is considered a very influential Democrat in today's society.
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One of the main values of Democrats is to make sure government is in check and has limits on how much say they have over the citizens. They make sure the citizens are recieving equal rights.
