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Democratic Party
In the US, a Democrat is a member of the Democratic Party, one of the two primary political parties. Its progressive and social liberal platforms are considered center-left in the US political system.
1,336 Questions
How old is the Democratic Party in the US?
The "Democratic" party we know today dates from the 1800's, so does the Republican. Lincoln was the first Republican president in 1860.
What best describes key positions held by the Democratic Party in the gilded age?
increased money supply, lower tariffs, higher farm prices.
Is Hillary too conservative to be the Democratic Party nominee?
No, but she is the most conservative Democrat in history.
What did the 1856 election reveal about the democrats and the republicans?
Slavery was the major issue in the 1856 election. Democratic Party candidate James Buchanan endorsed popular sovereignty giving the power to determine the legality of slavery to the inhabitants of the territory seeking statehood, rather than to Congress. The Republican Party opposed the extension of slavery into the territories. Buchanan warned that if the Republicans won the election, their anti-slavery position would lead to civil war.
Why did democrats loose control of congress in 1994?
because they caused a recession. much like the current democratic congress has done. the president is just an easy scape goat for any problems the country faces.
How many in the House from Pennsylvania are Democrats?
In the US House the Democrats have a 12 to 7 majority and in Pennsylvania House of Representative they hold a majority of 104 to 99.
What is the system of the government?
The system of government in the United States is a democratic, constitutional republic. Outlined in the U.S. Constitution there are three branches of government; the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. Each branch of government has certain constitutional authorities and powers. The powers of each branch serve as a mechanism for "checks and balances" which empowers the American Democracy.
Politics is all about deciding who gets what, when, and how.
What Democrat presidents served in the 20th century?
Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton
waving the bloody shirt
Did the Democrats in 1828 want a strong central government?
No, they wanted a small government. They were more focused on the states' rights. Supporters of Adams (National Republicans) were in favor of the strong central gov.
Did democrats oppose social security in 1935?
Depends on the definition of oppose. Many Republicans protested in opposition during debates, but 81 of the 102 House Republicans and 16 of the 25 Senate Republicans voted to support it when it was brought to a vote.
