Democratic Party.
The Democratic party is the oldest. It goes back to the days of Jefferson. It advocated "state rights," limiting the power of national government, tariff for revenue only. These were some of the issues discussed before the recent war, but other important issues in these days of reconstruction have taken their place.
Republican Party.
The Republican party was formed before the Civil War, when Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States. It was originally called the Federalist party.
The Republican party remained in control of the national government until 1884 Grover Cleveland was elected for two terms, four years each.
This party originally advocated a high tariff.
The recent platforms of the two parties now in power will give the issues of the present day.
CHAPTER VI.
Committees.