Two Party system

  • Federalists

    Federalism turned into mostly modern day Republicans. They were rich and mostly well born and led by Hamilton
  • Anti-Federalist

    Anti-Federalists came into existing as modern day Democrats. mostly included the common man, and had a constructionalists view of the constitution. Led by Andrew Jackson.
  • Party Platforms

    Consist of basic values and principals of both sides. included key policy matters and factions.
  • Republican Values

    Republicans value tradition, beleive taxes shouldnt be increased, want to increase military power, oppose abortion, justice should rule supreme court.
  • Democratic values

    Follow a Constitutional way of doing things.Express values in the Declaration of Independence, and other significant values.
  • Great Depression/Republicans

    Republicans for the most part were dominate in political runnings up to the 1930's, that's when the Great Depression hit and led to a political split.
  • Democratic President

    Franklin Roosevelt elected president, he promoted change in social welfare and economic programs
  • Liberals

    The Liberals were open to change, promoted minimum wage, progressive taxes, decrease military spending, support abortion, docislly responsible.
  • Stand still

    Since 1968, neither side Republican or Democratic has held dominance over the other.