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Understanding Political Parties in the US: Democrats and Republicans

Explore the two-party system in the US with a focus on Democrats and Republicans, their beliefs, famous members, and the influence of independents and swing voters. Learn about red and blue states and the role of moderates in shaping American politics.

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Understanding Political Parties in the US: Democrats and Republicans

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  1. The ABC's of Political Parties Democrats and Republicans

  2. Two Political Parties • The US has a two party system • The two big political parties are Democrats and Republicans • We have smaller third parties, too, like the Libertarians and the Green Party

  3. Republican • The Republican Party beieves in conservative principles of small government, low taxes and individual responsibility • The Republican mascot is an elephant

  4. Famous Republicans Famous Republican Presidents include: • Abraham Lincoln • Teddy Roosevelt • Ronald Reagan. When the majority of people in a state vote Republican it is called a "Red State."

  5. The Democrats • The Democrats believe in liberal principles that government can help people by providing programs for the poor and regulating business • The Democrats mascot is a donkey

  6. Famous Democrats Famous Democratic Presidents include: • Franklin Roosevelt • John F. Kennedy • Barack Obama When the majority of people in a state vote Democratic it is called a "Blue State."

  7. Independents and Moderates Not all Americans belong to a political party. They are called independents. Many Republicans and Democrats like ideas from both parties and they are called moderates.

  8. Swing Voters and Purple States In close elections, independents and moderates are very important. They are often called swing voters. States that are closely divided between Democrats and Republicans are called purple states.

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