CLEP American Government
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A group of people acting together in support of common concerns -- seeks to influence/affect policies.
Complicated issues that do not play a large role in elections i.e. how to ensure the U.S. has good relations with China 10 years from now
A third party that demanded the government print more money; called for government regulation of railroads and corporations.
During the period from 1976 to 1824, This party was lead by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. They wanted a stronger national government that would rectify the pitfalls of the Articles of Confederation. Their supporters held a stronghold in New England and the Middle Colonies, as well as urban centers of commerce and manufacturing.