Bibliograph

Republicans and Democrats, Mariel and Jonathan Bard

Type

Label

Republicans and Democrats, Mariel and Jonathan Bard

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Republicans and Democrats

Oclc number

1084640267

Responsibility statement

Mariel and Jonathan Bard

Series statement

Opponents in American History

Summary

Elected officials have a duty to represent and advocate for the values of those who elected them. Most politicians align themselves with one of two political parties: Republican or Democratic. But did you know that the Republican Party used to support big government spending and the Democratic Party favored small government? In many ways, the parties we know today have completely changed sides. But why? This book explores the history of the Republican and Democratic Parties, while presenting situations in which the two disagreed and times when they put their differences aside for the sake of the nation

Table Of Contents

What is a political party? -- Get the parties started -- Democrats: Jacksonian Democrats -- Republicans: Lincoln's party -- The Civil War and African American suffrage -- The Great Depression and the New Deal -- Shifting party platforms -- Let's debate! -- Shaping the courts -- Third parties -- Working together -- Famous flip-floppers -- Republicans versus Democrats today -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Websites -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification