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Republicans and Democrats

Republicans and Democrats. 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

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Republicans and Democrats

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  1. Republicans and Democrats

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Democratic Party • Symbol – Donkey • Why? • Used by opponents in 1828 to insult Andrew Jackson (saying he was stubborn like a donkey) • Color – Blue • Liberal

  5. Goals for America

  6. Republicans • Less government spending • Smaller National Government • Lower taxes for EVERYONE (including the wealthy) • Conservative

  7. Democrats • Bigger government • More government spending • Lower taxes for poor, higher taxes for rich • Liberal

  8. Issues

  9. Military

  10. Republicans • STRONG military even if it means more $$$

  11. Democrats • Decrease military spending and strengthen international organizations like NATO and the UN. • Scale back our military

  12. Gun Control

  13. Republicans • Guns should be available to law abiding citizens • Support your rights to carry concealed weapons in public

  14. 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)

  15. Global Warming

  16. Republicans • Climate change might be real, but it’s just natural • Fighting global warming is not a large priority

  17. Democrats • Americans should change their lifestyles to help battle global warming

  18. Same Sex Couples

  19. Republicans • Hold the view that marriage should be between a man and a woman

  20. Democrats • Usually support rights for same sex couples • Believe it is OK for someone to be with whomever they choose

  21. Minimum Wage

  22. Republicans • Believes the free market should determine wages. • No/Less government involvement in the economy

  23. Democrats • Believes a living wage above the poverty line should be given

  24. Death Penalty

  25. Republicans • Necessary punishment

  26. 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

  27. Illegal Immigration

  28. Republicans • Illegal immigrants should return to their home country and enter the USA legally

  29. Democrats • Illegal immigrants should be given a way to get their citizenship

  30. Education

  31. 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)

  32. Democrats • Students should attend nearest school to their home.

  33. College

  34. Republicans • Our government should not be helping students pay for college

  35. Democrats • Everyone should have the opportunity to attend college • Government should help pay if necessary

  36. Abortion

  37. Republicans • Government should protect the unborn child’s life

  38. Democrats • Women should have the right to choose. • It is a woman’s body therefore it is her choice.

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