History- The Democratic Party is considered to be the oldest political party in the world. The root of this party goes back to Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, known as “anti-Federalists” who opposed the government favored by Washington, Adams and Hamilton. The name “Democratic was not adopted until the 1828 election of Andrew Jackson. Before 1828 it was known as the Democratic-Republican
Party and before that the Republican Party. Known as “Jeffersonian Democracy,” it advocated state’s rights, civil liberties, and limited executive authority, minimal regulations of business and commerce, and favoring farmers, common folk and the working class over the educated and elite.
There has been 15 democratic presidents and the …show more content…
Structure-The structure of the Republican Party is as follows: National Chairman, State Chairmen,
National Committee Members, County Chairmen & State Committee Members, County Committee
Members, and Republican Voters
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The National Independent American Party (IAP)
History -The IAP began as the Utah Independent American Party. In 1993 Utah wanted a truly conservative party and the citizens formed the Utah IAP. In 1995 the Utah IAP began their affiliation with the National American Party (AP). 1998 three options were presented to decide: To remain affiliated with the national American Party (AP), to affiliate with the National U.S. Taxpayers Party or create the National Independent American Party (AP). On May 16, 1998, the Utah IAP held a straw vote favoring the formation of a National Independent American Party.
In 2001 the IAP grew from one state party, Utah, to three, adding, Minnesota and Tennessee. By
August of 2002 the IAP had adopted their National Platform and ended the year with 18 prospective state parties.
Goals –The IAP today has adopted a philosophy of working with other patriot groups and …show more content…
They had may purposes outlined on their website to include upholding the constitution in the traditions of the Founding Fathers, to restore our Constitution Republic, restore
Constitution Law, and restore all rights, liberties and properties rightfully belonging to the people and to the states. To identify and reverse legislation, case law, regulations and treaties, inc.
Structure-In 2003 the party changed it’s structure and in 2004 the party’s involvement dwindled greatly and they did not have a ballot status in any state.
References:
A Brief History of the Democratic Party – see more @ http://www.cecildemocrats.org/pdf/other- history.pdf Goals of the GOP Congress: Don’t ruin Presidential Chances, But Don’t Get Much Done, see more @ http://billmoyers.com/2015/01/13/key-understanding-new-congress-gingrichs-contract-america/ Republican Platform-Reforming Government to Serve the People, see more @ https://www.gop.com/platform/reforming-government/ West Windsor Republicans-Republicans Party Structure, see more @ http://wwgop.net/republican- party-structure Pearson Textbook, 104 Introduction to Political Science, Associate of Applied Science, Allen School of
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