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Unit 10 Part 1 POLITICAL PARTIES

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Democrat vs. Republican

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Symbol- Democrat Donkey This symbol was first associated with Democrat Andrew Jackson in 1828. His opponents called him a jackass. It gained popularity among Democrats who consider themselves strong willed, like a donkey. Republicans like to use it because they see Democrats as stubborn.

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Symbol- Republican Elephant Cartoonist Thomas Nast gave Republicans the Elephant symbol in 1874 to mock them as a big party which tries to scare away others. It gained popularity among Republicans who consider themselves strong and dignified, like the elephant. Democrats like to use it because they see Republicans as slow moving.

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Political Spectrum- Democrat Left Liberal

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Political Spectrum- Republican Right Conservative

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Leaders- Democrat President Obama, Sec of State Hilary Clinton, Former President Bill Clinton, Former President John F. Kennedy

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Leaders- Republican Mitt Romney, Former President George W. Bush, Senator John McCain, Former President George Bush, Former President Ronald Reagan,

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Typical Supporters- Democrat Women African AmericansPoorer Citizens Younger CitizensEducated Citizens Northern USWestern US

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Typical Supporters- Republican MenChristians White AmericansWealthier Citizens Older CitizensMiddle Class Southern US Midwest US

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Size of the Government- Democrat Large & directly involved with citizens lives

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Size of the Government- Republican Small & indirectly involved with citizens lives

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Taxes- Democrat Support more taxes Want to tax the rich more and the poor less

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Taxes- Republican Support less taxes Want to tax the rich less and tax everyone similarly

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Welfare- Democrat Support Favor programs for the poor

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Welfare- Republican Against Do not favor programs for the poor

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Minimum Wage- Democrat Increase Helps the poor

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Minimum Wage- Republican Decrease Hurts businesses to pay higher salaries

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Business Regulation- Democrat Increase Want to control businesses more

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Business Regulation- Republican Decrease Want to control businesses less

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Military Spending- Democrat Decrease Spend less on the military

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Military Spending- Republican Increase Spend more on the military

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Foreign Aid- Democrat Increase Help poor countries

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Foreign Aid- Republican Decrease Help America before other countries

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Gun Control- Democrat Increase Stricter laws to decrease crime

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Gun Control- Republican Decrease Stricter laws do not mean less crime

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Death Penalty- Democrat Against Cruel and unusual punishment

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Death Penalty- Republican Support Not cruel and unusual punishment

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Affirmative Action- Democrat Support Help minorities

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Affirmative Action- Republican Against Hurts non-minorities

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Abortion- Democrat Support Pro-Choice

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Abortion- Republican Against Pro-Life

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Healthcare- Democrat Support Want free healthcare for all Americans

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Healthcare- Republican Against Should not provide free healthcare, people should get their own

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Education- Democrat National Government control

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Education- Republican State Government control

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Environment- Democrat More laws protecting it Against new gas, oil, and mineral exploration

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Environment- Republican Less laws protecting it Support new gas, oil, and mineral exploration