0005 Issues Regarding Campaigns for National, State, and Local Elective Offices (SMR 4.5) Flashcards
What was George Washington’s ideas about political parties?
George Washington was against political parties and believed they would fracture the govt., believed instead that parties should be present only to settle a dispute as evidenced by Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist over the ratification of the Constitution and then to dissipate
When was the first instance of political parties?
During the election of 1796 between Federalists and Democratic Republicans; Adams (Federalist) wins over Jefferson (Dem-Rep) who is appointed as VP
What shift occurred with political parties during Andrew Jackson’s presidency?
Democratic Republicans became “Jacksonian” Democrats, opposed by the Whigs who disapproved of ‘King’ Andrew’s loose policies
When did the Federalist party disappear?
After the War of 1812, the federalist party essentially disappeared. The Democratic Republicans were the only part in the US from 1816 - 1830’s, a period of time known as the “era of good feelings”
What made the Democratic Republicans split and form the Democratic party?
The Democratic-Republican party split over the choice of a successor to President James Monroe. Jackson & Martin Van Buren led the Democratic party while Henry Clay helped form the Whig Party. The Whigs would later split over the issue of slavery
What would cause the Whig party to fall apart?
The Kansas Nebraska Act in 1854 would cause anti-slavery Democrats to leave and join Northern Whigs to form the Republican Party
Which political party advocated for a strong central govt, was pro business and against slavery in the late 1800s?
Republicans
Which political party advocated for a weak central govt, states rights and were pro-slavery?
Democrats
The Democratic and Republican parties have controlled the political landscape since when? Why is this?
The 1860’s
They have been able to control the political landscape because they are able to build coalitions that address minority issues and because third parties are limited by cost and the structure of elections
How has the Democratic Party changed between the 1800’s and now?
1800’s: Supported by the South and rural areas, focused on states’ rights
Currently: supported by urban areas, Northeast and West Coast, focus on national government
What could be attribute with the biggest change in the Democratic Party?
Changed with the New Deal coalition and the “New Left”
How has the Republican party changed between the 1800’s and now?
1800’s: Supported by the Northeastern and West Coast states, focused on national leadership
Currently: supported by Midwest and South, focus on states’ rights
What two groups are typically found in the Republican party today?
Economic libertarians and social conservatives
Political parties are ____ organizations with ______ membership and operated by _____.
Free
Non-binding
Private donations
What are the four roles of political parties?
- Create candidates and support “leaders”
- Influence voters (through ads, grassroot campaigning, etc.)
- Gather funds to support candidates and campaigns
- Oppose ruling party