CREATED BY: HALEY D., CHANDLER R., AND SCOTT M.

The political parties of the past and present

Differences of the past

Federalists wanted a government ruled by the wealthy class while Democratic-Republicans wanted a government ruled by the people.

Federalists wanted a strong federal government while Democratic-Republicans wanted strong state governments.

Federalists had an emphasis on manufacturing while Democratic-Republicans had an emphasis on agriculture.

Federalists wanted a British alliance while Democratic Republicans wanted a French alliance.

Differences of the past cont.

Federalists wanted protective tariffs while Democratic-Republicans wanted free trade.

Federalists had a loose interpretation of the Constitution while Democratic-Republicans had a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

Federalists wanted a national bank while Democratic-Republicans wanted a state bank.

Similarities of the past

They both wanted a government ruled by a group of people.

They both wanted a strong government.They both had an emphasis on

something.They both had an interpretation of the

Constitution.They both wanted an alliance. They both wanted banks.They both wanted trade.

Present parties

Democrats are for Stem cell research Gay marriage Tax credits and investment support for small

businesses The death penalty Abortion Standardized tests Reduced class sizes “Green” spending

Present parties

Democrats are for (cont.) Conservation lands Affordable healthcare Better military pay

Democrats are against Racial and religious profiling Choosing between economy and environment Marriage penalty Not protecting the rights of low-income

Americans

Present parties

Republicans are for Adoption Women involvement in military Death penalty Home schooling Right to bear arms Biometric illegal alien tracking

Present parties

Republicans are against Abortion Same sex marriage Nations supporting terrorism Assisted suicide