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  1. Republican Party

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    The Republican Party (officially the Grand Old Party or GOP) is one of the two major political parties in the United States. Founded in 1854 as a coalition opposing the expansion of slavery into new territories, the party has since become a dominant force in American politics. The modern Republican Party is generally associated with conservatism, though its ideological orientation has shifted considerably throughout its history. As of 2024, the party maintains significant representation in both houses of Con…
  2. Republican Party United States

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    The Republican Party (GOP), officially the Grand Old Party, is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, alongside the Democratic Party. Founded in the mid-1850s primarily in opposition to the expansion of slavery, the party quickly rose to national prominence under the leadership of figures such as Abraham Lincoln. Historically known for its commitment to economic liberalism and later, social conservatism, the GOP has significantl…
  3. Republican Party United States

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    The Great Depression severely eroded Republican dominance. The subsequent victory of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the implementation of the New Deal established the Democratic Party as the majority coalition for over three decades. The GOP spent this era primarily as the opposition, refining its critique of expanding federal bureaucracy and Keynesian economic theory.
    A significant ideological realignment began in the late 1960s. While early 20th-century Republicanism was often associated with Northeast fiscal mod…
  4. United States Of America

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    The US political system is defined by its constitutional framework, which employs a system of checks and balances. The head of state and government is the President of the United States, elected indirectly through the Electoral College. The legislature, Congress, is bicameral, composed of the Senate (100 members) and the House of Representatives (435 voting members).
    The political landscape is primarily dominated by two major parties: the Democratic Party and …