Political Parties Flashcard

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After winning the election of 1860 with only 40% of the popular vote ____________ became the first Republican president.

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Abraham Lincoln

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The differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties are MOST evident in

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The party platforms

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What is a political parties #1 goal?

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Win the election

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Always voting the same as other members of your political party is an example of

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Partisanship

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Which president warned against forming political parties?

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George Washington

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The ____________________ party was the first major political party in the United States and its key members were Alexander Hamilton and John Adams.

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Federalist

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The ____________________ party mainly controlled the White House from 1860-1932

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Republican

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The _____________________ party mainly controlled the White House from 1932-1968

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Democratic

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The _____________________ party wanted limited government and its major leaders were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

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Democratic-Republican

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The ________________________ is held every presidential election year where each party introduces their candidates for president.

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National Convention