Political parties have existed almost since the beginning of this great country. Although George Washington strongly opposed political parties and also warned the nation not to form political parties, the first political parties were formed under his own nose. It was in the cabinet of George Washington that the first parties saw the light of day. The cause of these parties was simply differences of views. The thinking leaders of these two completely different parties were Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Jefferson started what was then called Republican or Anti-Federalist. On the other hand, Hamilton started what was called the Federalist Party. These two parties formed in the 1700s. These two parties evolved into what are known today as the Democratic and Republican parties. The Tea Party, on the other hand, one of the largest third-party groups, was formed recently, in the year two thousand and nine. These three political parties influence our government today. The Democratic Party has undergone many changes over the years since its founding in 1792. One of the most significant changes has to be the change in name from one originally known as the Anti-Federalist or Democratic Republicans to that of today under the name of the Democratic Party. Initially, they did not support the constitution and were against big government. The party was formed by Thomas Jefferson, supported limited government that reserved a lot of power for the states, and supported the little man of America. One of the party's major conflicts was the election of 1860. Before the election, the party was divided on the issue of slavery. In the election the party was forced to field two candidates middle of paper...... reforming legal immigration requirements. Tea Party members believe there should be no path to citizenship for illegal immigrants at this time. living in the countryside. They also support increasing funding for Border Patrol. Likewise, they believe that illegal immigrants who commit crimes should be severely punished. I think immigration needs major reform. I think the illegal immigrants currently here should be deported and must reapply before they can return. I also support stronger border protection in the form of walls and personnel. My party Personally, I am Republican. This is due to my beliefs and values, I tend to have a more traditional ideology. Overall, on most key issues, I tend to be more conservative. For example, I am pro-life, pro-Second Amendment rights, and anti-gay marriage. In conclusion, I think my views on most issues are those that most closely resemble those of the Republican Party..