Democrats wants to increase federal spending in order to stimulate the economy; Republicans wanted to cut federal spending.
Washington chose not to run again, so this was the first election that began to see the two-party system develop between John Adams (Federalist) and Thomas Jefferson (Republican).
There agendas are set by Congress
I think you need to identify which President Roosevelt, since one was a Bull Moose Republican, and the other a Democrat
What they stand for is different. Republicans stand for big banks and rich people as where Democrats stand for supporting the less fortunate and making the banks pay. Both parties have their faults, however. Some democrats believe that abortion is right but not all democrats do. Republicans stand for Wall Street.
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No. The "Progressive" label in United States political arena is generally reserved for the middle-Left political stance (that is, moderate Left). Some use the term Liberal and Progressive interchangeably, but that is incorrect, as the philosophies differ in some important ways. Romney was originally a moderate Republican; however, in his past two Presidential runs, he has espoused more traditional Conservative Republican views.
Election cycle, Constituencies, and Constitutional Powers.
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opening day in the house 435 seats are up for election. opening day in the senate, only 1/3 of the seats are open for election.
Republican vs. DemocratSmall gov't vs. Big gov'tPro-life vs. Pro-Choice
In the 2000 election, Democrats generally supported hand recounting of ballots, particularly in Florida, believing it was necessary to ensure that every vote was counted accurately. Conversely, Republicans opposed extensive hand recounts, arguing they could lead to inconsistencies and undermine the electoral process. This difference in positions highlighted broader tensions over election integrity and the methods used to resolve disputes. Ultimately, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore effectively ended the recounts, favoring the Republican stance.
The first difference prior to the Civil War was that the Republican Party opposed slavery while the Democratic Party supported it, and the Whig Party did not take a firm stand either way. The Democratics supported US involvement in World War 2 while the Republicans were isolationist. The Democrats usually believe in gun control, gay marriage, abortion, and bigger government, while the Republicans generally claim to oppose these.