U.S. Two Party System

By catdillard

  • 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