Development of Political Parties
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Word Meaning Discretional Spending - Spending program - Gov?t can spend--> through appropriations act - Spending optional as part of fiscal policy vs. entitlement programs which are mandatory - discretionary spending--> spending on yearly basis through decision of Congress - usually authorised in another act The Development of Political Parties - Leaders have had differing political--> ppl with similar viewpoints band together - Alexander Hamilton--> federalist--> strong central gov--> extension of citizens - eeeeeeeeeeeeqqq - Thomas Jefferson --> opposing positions on strength of central gov Federalist - Lead by Alexander Hamilton - controlled urban areas - northeastern mill areas Andrew Johnson - became simply democratic party