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Modern US Political Parties

Modern US Political Parties. Like ‘ em or not – you will have to deal with them . Why do we have political parties? . Part of the “unwritten Constitution” Organize Congress Organize elections People are social/political animals and tend to factionalize

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Modern US Political Parties

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  1. Modern US Political Parties Like ‘em or not – you will have to deal with them

  2. Why do we have political parties? • Part of the “unwritten Constitution” • Organize Congress • Organize elections • People are social/political animals and tend to factionalize • We failed to listen to George Washington (anyone paying attention at the beginning of 11th grade want to tell me why?) • Disclaimer – the following information is taken from party websites and does not reflect the opinion of the author, the ideologies are considered general and cannot be expected to apply to all party stances, ideals, or members

  3. Democratic Party • Established in 1828 (Democratic Republican Party during the late 1790’s) • Since the 1930’s – the more liberal party (previously the more conservative party) • Can include centrists all the way to socialists

  4. Democratic Party con’t Social Ideology Economic Ideology • Universal health care/national health care • Pro-government social safety nets/welfare • Promote college attendance • Pro-choice (mostly) • Military involvement as a last resort • Pro- environmental regulation • Pro-gay rights • Pro-affirmative action • Anti gun rights • More liberal immigration policies/amnesty for illegal immigrants • Progressive taxes • Greater regulation of business and finance • Pro-worker/union party • Pro – minimum wage • Believe government intervention is necessary to help prevent exploitive practices of government • Military more for defense

  5. Republican Party - Founded in 1854 – generally due to the conflict over slavery • Called the G.O.P. – Grand Old/Ole Party (actually the younger party) • Currently seen as the more conservative party

  6. Republican Party cont’d Social Ideology Economic Ideology • Privatization of charity, but social safety nets are necessary though should be limited • Environmental protection must be balanced with economic rewards • Pro-gun rights • Anti-gay marriage • Pro-life • Anti-affirmative action • Anti-drug legalization • Pro-school choice, privatization of schools • Greater limits on immigration /tougher policies for illegal immigration • income taxes, particularly on the wealth • Generally anti-union, anti minimum wage • Promote small business • pro-large corporations • Support national defense/unilateral strikes if need be

  7. Libertarian Party (1971)theoretically neither right nor left Social Ideology Economic Ideology • Pro-drug legalization • Pro-choice • Pro-gay marriage • Pro-home schooling, privatization, parents should pay for child’s education not state • Pro-medical marijuana • Pro-gun rights • Free market health care • Privatize charity • Anti-welfare • Anti-government regulation of business • Strong property rights • Anti minimum wage • Pro free trade, globalization • Cut government spending’ • Support Balanced Budget Amendment • Anti income tax

  8. Constitution Party – 1991-considered to be right/conservative Social Ideology Economic Ideology • Pro-life (few to no exceptions) • Anti-gun control • Anti – immigration • Anti – gay rights (criminalize) • Pro-school prayer • Cut Department of Ed, Health & Human Services as unconstitutional • Privatize charity • English only • Anti-income tax (repeal 16th amendment) • Trade protectionists • Gov’t revenue from tariffs • End foreign payments and involvement

  9. Green Party (national since 2001) Social Ideology Economic Ideology • Grass roots democracy, most decisions at local level • Social justice • Decentralized government ‘ • Pro equality and diversity • Generally liberal on issues of welfare, social safety nets • Focus on sustainability • Anti – large corporation and Super PAC’s funding politics • Support greater government regulation esp to protect environment

  10. Independence Party (2001)- 37 states, very popular in Minnesota and New York - “socially inclusive and fiscally responsible” Social Ideology Economic Ideology • General belief is that social issues are not government issues and should be left to the individual • Pro-choice • Pro gay rights • Pro gun rights • Pro medical marijuana • Pro-business attitude • Pro-small business • “rational energy policy” • Note – national website is currently not maintained

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