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Republicans and Democrats
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Liberals vs. Conservatives
• Liberal• believe in government
action to achieve equal opportunity and equality for all
• government should guarantee that no one is in need
• Government should help individuals solve their problems
• Conservatives• believe in personal
responsibility, limited government,
• Individuals should solve their own problems
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Republican Party
• Symbol – Elephant– Why?
– Came from an 1874 political cartoon that depicted a Democratic donkey scaring a Republican elephant
• Nickname – GOP
• Color – Red
• Conservative
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Democratic Party
• Symbol – Donkey– Why?
• Used by opponents in 1828 to insult Andrew Jackson (saying he was stubborn like a donkey)
• Color – Blue
• Liberal
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Goals for America
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Republicans
• Less government spending
• Smaller National Government
• Lower taxes for EVERYONE (including the wealthy)
• Conservative
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Democrats
• Bigger government
• More government spending
• Lower taxes for poor, higher taxes for rich
• Liberal
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Issues
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Military
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Republicans
• STRONG military even if it means more $$$
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Democrats
• Decrease military spending and strengthen international organizations like NATO and the UN.
• Scale back our military
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Gun Control
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Republicans
• Guns should be available to law abiding citizens
• Support your rights to carry concealed weapons in public
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Democrats
• Want to restrict guns (THEY DO NOT WANT TO GET RID OF ALL WEAPONS)
• Favor gun control laws • Restrict carrying concealed weapons• Want strict laws regarding who can purchase guns
(mentally ill, convicted felons)
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Global Warming
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Republicans
• Climate change might be real, but it’s just natural
• Fighting global warming is not a large priority
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Democrats
• Americans should change their lifestyles to help battle global warming
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Same Sex Couples
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Republicans
• Hold the view that marriage should be between a man and a woman
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Democrats
• Usually support rights for same sex couples
• Believe it is OK for someone to be with whomever they choose
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Minimum Wage
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Republicans
• Believes the free market should determine wages.
• No/Less government involvement in the economy
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Democrats
• Believes a living wage above the poverty line should be given
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Death Penalty
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Republicans
• Necessary punishment
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Democrats
• Do not believe life should be taken as punishment
• Only should be used if there is no doubt that this person committed the crime
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Illegal Immigration
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Republicans
• Illegal immigrants should return to their home country and enter the USA legally
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Democrats
• Illegal immigrants should be given a way to get their citizenship
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Education
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Republicans
• Students should be allowed to choose which school they attend
• Help people pay for cost of attending private schools that can’t afford it
• Schools should be held accountable for student learning (ex: PSSA’s)
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Democrats
• Students should attend nearest school to their home.
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College
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Republicans
• Our government should not be helping students pay for college
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Democrats
• Everyone should have the opportunity to attend college
• Government should help pay if necessary
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Abortion
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Republicans
• Government should protect the unborn child’s life
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Democrats
• Women should have the right to choose.
• It is a woman’s body therefore it is her choice.