| Republican Party (GOP) - history | |
| Federalists – strong central govt., wealthy, Hamilton | |
| Whig Party – minority party until Civil War | |
| Lincoln 1860-modern GOP, control for the next 75 years |
| Conservative philosophy | ||
| Reagan Revolution 1980’s | ||
| Tax cuts | ||
| “Smaller govt.” | ||
| Increase defense spending | ||
| Supply-side economics | ||
| G.W. Bush follows the same policy | ||
| History | ||
| Founded by Jefferson-controlled govt. early 1800’s | ||
| Regained control under FDR in the 1930’s Depression | ||
| Workingman’s party | ||
| Support suffered during Vietnam War | ||
| Govt. has responsibility to help the people. | ||
| Social programs-social security, medicare, medicaide, etc. | ||
| Strong minority support | ||
| “Blue collar” party | ||
| Clinton-new Democrat, moderate | ||
| Currently struggling w/goals | ||