Civics Chapter 11: Political Parties

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Opposed the English government

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Whigs

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loyal to the English government

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Tories

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refused to support the Constitution until it included the Bill of Rights

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Anti-Federalist

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supported a strong central government based on the Constitution

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Federalist

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How was the Democratic party begin?

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Jackson split from the Democratic-Republican Party to better help the common people

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How was the Republican party begin?

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Several groups combined to form this party in 1854

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What is a the Party Platform?

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statements of policy and promises that political party agrees on

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Which party is considered conservative?

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Republican

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Which party is considered liberal?

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Democratic