When Lyndon Johnson was elected to the presidency in his own right in 1964, he enjoyed the largest Democratic majority in many years in both houses of congress. This is not so much a reflection on how good Lyndon Johnson was, as it was a reflection on how a basically liberal society at that time saw Barry Goldwater. Goldwater was a conservative. But he was not a foaming-at-the-mouth wacko. However at that time in American history, that is how the majority of Americans saw him. It was a different time.
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Congress was the dominant political institution during the 19th century.
The heads of the political parties in Congress are the Majority Whip and the Minority Whip. These two people are elected by their own party constituents to help control what happens during a session of Congress.
The Congress
During the 113th Congress (2013-2015), Democrats control the Senate and Republicans control the House of Representatives.
Democrats
Congress was the dominant political institution in the US during most of the 19th century. The presidency became more powerful during the 20th century.
Their Power to control defense spending.
This is available on many websites devoted to US political history.
The political commissar was an employee of the Russian federal government. They were present during the French Revolution to oversee the military and ensure the governments control over the military.
Federalists and anti Federalists.
William is one of the most common first names of 18th century England and Johnson was one of the most common last names. From that we can infer that many William Johnsons served in the American Revolution.