Between 1836 and 1856, which political party opposed, and at times defeated, the Democratic Party in presidential elections?

The political party that opposed and managed to defeat the Democratic party Between 1836 and 1856 was: the Whigs

The Whigs was really popular among the citizen because they strongly opposed absolute Monarchy (where the government is ruled by a single leader) and fight for a system that brings most of the power to the people.