Chpt. 5 Study guide Flashcards
Historical basis
the two-party system is rooted in the beginnings of the nation itself.
Force of Tradition
The nation began with a two-party system.
The Electoral System
The electoral system only promotes the existence of but two major parties.
Where in the world can we find multiparty systems?
Most european democracies
What is a coalition?
A temporary alliance of several groups who come together to form a working majority and so to control the government.
Why is a one party system called a no party system
Its within a dictatorship, where only one rules over.
4 groups that voted democrat in past few decades
Union members, Jews, Af. Americans, & Catholics.
4 groups voted republican in past decades
The business community, White males, & Protestants.
names of first 2 political parties in america
Federalist & Anti Federalists
Who led federalists?
Alexander Hamilton led federalists
what is an incumbent?
Current officeholder.
Which political party won most of the presidential elections between 1800 – 1860?
The democrats
Which political party won most of the presidential elections between 1860 – 1932?
republicans
Which political party won most of the presidential elections between 1932 – 1968?
Democrats
Who led anti federalists
Thomas Jefferson led anti federalists.
