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Political Parties #2

Political Parties #2. Evolution of Parties. One Party System. George Washington Farewell Address : warned of the problems caused by factions Advantages: Dis :. Two Party System . Federalists Support National Bank, strong central gov Alexander Hamilton . Democratic-Republicans

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Political Parties #2

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  1. Political Parties #2 Evolution of Parties

  2. One Party System • George Washington • Farewell Address: warned of the problems caused by factions • Advantages: • Dis:

  3. Two Party System • Federalists • Support National Bank, strong central gov • Alexander Hamilton • Democratic-Republicans • Strict construction, states’ rights • Thomas Jefferson

  4. Dealignment • Parties dies off • EX: Federalist party disappears

  5. Jacksonian Democrats • Andrew Jackson: grassroots party – • Gives more power to people by changing how nominees for president are chosen • Before, Congress would caucus and pick nominee • He brings NationalParty Conventions: party elite chooses nominee

  6. Republican National Convention

  7. Realignment • A realigning election: • Change due to a major issue • Voters shift preferences • Change in policy • Coalition shift

  8. Republican Realignment (1850s – Present) • Coalition: Whigs, Abolitionists, Anti-expansion of slavery • 1860 Pres Election: • D’s nominate 2 (1 N, 1 S) • Whig nominee *splits the vote • R’s nominate Abraham Lincoln – wins w/less than 40% of vote • Critical Election : election that brings a realignment

  9. Era of Republicans (1896 – 1932) • R’s win every Pres election except 2 (Wilson) • Big Business dominates • TR brings reform • South aligns with D’s

  10. Roosevelt Realignment (1932 – 1968) • Great Depression! • Franklyn D. Roosevelt (D) elected • Changes govt involvement in economy: • Social Security • Public Works Projects • Deficit Spending • African Americans, unions join D party • D’s win every Pres election except 2 (Eisenhower)

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