Democrats And Republicans Flashcards
How many of Senate and House members are part of political parties?
All but 8 members
What can independent candidates do in the political system?
Stand for election but political dependence is on Democrats or Republicans
What was a key principle of the Republican Party at its founding?
Anti-slavery
What type of ideology does the Republican Party represent?
Conservative - traditional
Which party was historically unpopular in the South until 1964?
Republican Party
What is the Republican Party’s stance on government involvement?
Government not too involved
What is an important principle for the Republican Party?
State rights
Who is a notable figure associated with the Republican Party?
Abraham Lincoln
What is a key economic policy favored by the Republican Party?
Lower taxes
What was the traditional stronghold of the Democratic Party?
The South
What kind of policies did the Democratic Party pursue historically?
Segregationist policies
Who were the presidents that contributed to the Democratic Party becoming more liberal?
Woodrow Wilson and FDR
Who organised the first liberal democratic allegiance during the world war?
Woodrow Wilson
What significant split occurred in the Democratic Party in 1949?
Between New Deal liberals and Dixiecrats
