What is the Republican Party?
The Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP (" Grand Old Party "), is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States. Since the mid-1850s, it has been the main political rival of the Democratic Party .
Why is the Republican Party considered the party of the upper class?
Because of the Republican Party’s association with business interests, by the early 20th century it was increasingly seen as the party of the upper-class elite.
What is the symbol of the Republican Party?
An alternate symbol of the Republican Party in states such as Indiana, New York and Ohio is the bald eagle as opposed to the Democratic rooster or the Democratic five-pointed star. [166] [167] In Kentucky, the log cabin is a symbol of the Republican Party (not related to the gay Log Cabin Republicans organization). [168]