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14 Cards in this Set
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1.How did the Federalist and Anti-Federalists differ?
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The Federalist and Anti-Federalists differed the rolles of the government
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2.What was the first political party? Who led it?
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Alexander Hamilton lead the first political party which was Federalist
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3.Who led the Democrat-Republican Party?
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Andrew Jackson lead the Democrat-Party.
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4.What was Democrat-Republican Party known as after 1828?
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In 1828 the Democrat-Republican Party was known as the Demmocratic Party
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5.Why was the Republican Party formed?
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The Republican party was formed because it opposed to slavery, supported business interests
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6.Who was the first Republican president?
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Abraham Lincoln became the first Republican President in 1860
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7.Why do third parties form? (List 2)
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Third parties arise especially during presidential election years, and to support a cause or and idea.
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8.How can a third party candidate change the outcome of an election?
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A third-party candidate can change the outcome of an election by drawing votes away from one of the main parties
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9.How did Ross Perot influence the 1992 Presidential Election?
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In 1992 Ross Perot made the national debt a major issue, which forced the Republican and Democratic candidates to talk about the problem more directly.
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10.How are the Democrats and Republicans similar in the way that they are set up?
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The Democrats and Republicans are similar in the way that they are set up by both representing, holding the same basic beliefs and values. They both also try to attract voters of all different sorsess.
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11.What happens at a political party’s national convention? (List 2)
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At a political party's national convention they make decisions as a group.
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12.How do you decide which political party to support? (List 3)
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You decide which political party to support by your views on issues, if you like certain candidates and agree with their opinions, and if you have a strong stand on an issue your likely to have a party's back on the same issue
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13.How have political parties maintained their strength throughout history?
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Throughout history political parties maintain strength by a system of patronage, a central role in election campaigns, and voter loyalty
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14.Why has voter loyalty to political parties declined?
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Voter loyalty to political parties has declined because many Americans choose their party membership and their preferred candidates for different reasons
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