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Democrats and Republicans

Democrats and Republicans. Mr. Holt Social Studies. Two main Political Parties. Democrats. Republicans. Conservative More cautious about change. Supports traditional values. Liberal More open to new ideas and behaviors. Willing to discard traditional values. Issues.

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Democrats and Republicans

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  1. Democrats and Republicans Mr. Holt Social Studies

  2. Two main Political Parties Democrats Republicans Conservative More cautious about change. Supports traditional values. • Liberal • More open to new ideas and behaviors. Willing to discard traditional values

  3. Issues • What are some current issues in America that you feel strongly about?

  4. Economy Democrats • Believe in progressive taxation. Ex. Higher taxes for the wealthy Republicans • Believe that taxes shouldn’t increase for anyone. Ex. Taxes should not go up with the more money you make.

  5. The Military Democrats • Want less military spending Republicans • Want more military spending Fact: Military Spending accounts for %25 of our nations yearly budget. About 925.2 billion dollars

  6. Same Sex Marriage Democrats • In general democrats support same sex marriage (not all) Republicans • In general republicans do not support same sex marriage. (not all)

  7. Abortion Democrats • Should not be made illegal. Republicans • Should be made illegal.

  8. Death Penalty Democrats • Fairly split on the issue. Majority support, but a large faction apposes the death penalty Republicans • Majority supports the death penalty.

  9. Role of government Democrats • Government should be bigger. More community and social responsibility. Republicans • The government should be smaller. Based on individual rights and justice.

  10. Other Important issues in today’s Election • The Environment • Healthcare • Foreign policy • Education • Social Security • Gun control • Terrorism

  11. In Class or for homework • Write one paragraph (at least 5 sentences) describing one of the two political parties covered in class today. Be sure to include details that you learned in class.

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