Question

7) Match the statements with the party systems.

This party system developed as a result of a division in the one-party rule by the Democratic-Republicans.
Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal expanding government power established Democratic dominance for decades.
This system developed as a result of two factions that were left over from the ratification of the Constitution.
This system began around the time of Abraham Lincoln’s election. The parties were defined by geographical or regional beliefs, with the South being primarily Democratic and the North being primarily Republican.
In this system, the Republican Party became the majority party because of its strong support for a gold standard.
This system developing during the Reagan administration experienced a dealignment of voter loyalty to parties rather than realignment.

Answer 1

1) Developed as a result of a division in the one-party rule by the Democratic-Republicans — Second Party System.

2) Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal expanding government power established Democratic dominance for decades — Fifth Party System.

3) Developed as a result of two factions left over from the ratification of the Constitution — First Party System.

4) Began around Abraham Lincoln’s election; parties defined by regional beliefs (South Dem, North Rep) — Third Party System.

5) Republican Party became the majority because of strong support for the gold standard — Fourth Party System.

6) Developing during the Reagan administration, experienced dealignment of voter loyalty rather than realignment — Sixth Party System.