Politics and Ideology Quick Check
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Question
Use the timeline to answer the question.
Date Political Party Political Ideology
1787–1800
Federalists wanted to form a strong central government that would unify the newly formed U.S.
Democratic-Republicans wanted to let states keep their authority and to keep the Articles of Confederation
1800–1860
Whig Party formed as an opposition party to the Democrats
Democrats formed around the popularity of Andrew Jackson and succeeded the Democratic-Republican party
National Republicans formed as a result of a split from the Whig party and advocated for the abolition of slavery
1860–1900 Republicans called for the end of slavery and supported laissez-faire policies
Democrats wanted states to have the authority over the issue of slavery
1900–2021
Republicans supports a decentralized government, believes states should make policies that they see fit, opposes government regulation of the economy, and favors budget cuts for social programs
Democrats tends to support a strong federal government that will intervene on the behalf of the people, supports the use of federal funds to uphold social welfare programs, and supports social issues such as equality in marriage
Which of the following correctly analyzes the cause for the political party’s changing ideology over time?(1 point)
Responses
the Democratic party’s view on civil rights
the Democratic party’s view on civil rights
the Democratic-Republican party formed the Republican party
the Democratic-Republican party formed the Republican party
the Whig party transforming into the Dixiecrat party
the Whig party transforming into the Dixiecrat party
the Republican party’s view on economic growth