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Democrats vs. Republicans: Both Sides

Democrats vs. Republicans: Both Sides. Republicans:. More Conservative Believe in a lassiez -faire approach- “hands off” Favor a limited role of government in people’s lives. They believe that that people should “help themselves”. Favor lower taxes. Democrats. More liberal

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Democrats vs. Republicans: Both Sides

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  1. Democrats vs. Republicans:Both Sides

  2. Republicans: • More Conservative • Believe in a lassiez-faire approach- “hands off” • Favor a limited role of government in people’s lives. They believe that that people should “help themselves”. • Favor lower taxes

  3. Democrats • More liberal • Oppose government intervention in your personal life • Supports regulations on businesses and economic activity. • Believe that government invovlement can improve the quality of our lives. • Willing to increase taxes to spend on programs (education, welfare, etc.)

  4. Where they stand on the issues:

  5. Flag Burning • Democrat: • Flag burning is political speech and is protected by the Constitution • Republican: • Protect the flag from burning by a constitutional amendment

  6. Natural Environment • Democrats: • Strong regulations are needed to protect the environment • Republicans: • Strong environmental laws harm the economy

  7. Gun Control • Democrats: • Favor/Gun control is needed • Republicans: • Oppose/Gun control is unconstitutional

  8. Race Relations • Democrats: • Strong anti-discrimination laws are needed • favor affirmative action • Republicans: • People and businesses can be trusted not to discriminate • Many oppose affirmative action

  9. Healthcare • Democrats: • Government should require universal access to healthcare • Republicans: • Private insurers are preferable to government controlled system

  10. Military • Democrats: • Cut military spending; expand veteran’s benefits; act in concert with other nations and/or with support from NATO and the UN • Republicans: • Increase military spending; cut veteran’s benefits; don’t be constrained by other nations or by NATO and the UN

  11. Death Penalty • Democrats: • Oppose/It is not a deterrent and innocent people are in jeopardy • Republicans: • Favor/The death penalty is necessary and effective

  12. Think About It… • Which one of these political parties have the same view on issues that you do? • You decide…are you a Democrat? Or a Republican?

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