Political Parties

What is a political party?

A group of people who seek to control the government through winning elections and holding public office.

What symbol represents the Democratic Party?

The Donkey.

What symbol represents the Republican Party?

The Elephant.

Who are the only two sitting vice presidents to become president?

Martin Van Buren and George Bush.

What are some functions of political parties?

Nominating candidates, informing and activating supporters, bonding agent function, governing, and acting as a watchdog.

Define partisanship.

Strong support of a party and its policy stands.

What were the nation's first political parties?

Federalists (Conservative) and Anti-federalists (Liberal).

What period is known as the Era of the Republicans?

1860 - 1932.

Which president was the only Democrat during the Era of the Republicans?

Grover Cleveland.

What marked the return of the Democrats?

The Great Depression and the leadership of FDR and Harry Truman.

What is divided government?

A political condition in which different political parties control the presidency and at least one House of Congress.

Name a Republican president after the Civil War.

Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush.

Name a Democrat president after the Civil War.

Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Joe Biden.

Describes the time period between 1800 and 1860

Began with the election of Jefferson and ended with the election of Lincoln