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What does it mean to be a Republican or Democrat?

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Page 1: What does it mean to be a Republican or Democrat?...What does it mean to be a Republican or Democrat? A group of people who share similar ideas about government and social issues.

What does it mean to be a Republican or Democrat?

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§ A group of people who share similar ideas about government and social issues.

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§ Wanted a strong Federal Government § Said it was NOT necessary to list peoples rights ( Bill Of Rights ) § Alexander Hamilton

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§ Wanted strong State Governments § Said we MUST list the rights of the people (The Bill Of Rights) § Thomas Jefferson

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§ The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay promoting the Ratification of the US Constitution.

§ Ratification is the official way to confirm something, usually by vote.

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§ Who do you agree with more about Government?