Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Government and Politics: Party Systems

Throughout most of the United States history, our political system has been dominated by a two-party system, but the policies and groups that support these parties have changed over time. There have been five, arguably six, party systems since the election of John Adams in 1796, (George Washington's presidency was an unusual case, and we'll get to that), and we'll look at the supporters, and policies, of each during these eras. [10:47]