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21.2 - Parties -key principles of Reps + Dems Flashcards

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What is the general Democrat ideology?

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Liberal, believing in progressive rights and some level of government intervention

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What is the general Republican ideology?

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Conservative, believing in individual rights and a limited role for the government

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What do Democrats have a constitutional belief in?

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Liberty and equality for all

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What is the Republican belief in American exceptionalism?

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That the USA is uniquely ‘free’

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What is the Republican interpretation of the Constitution?

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Originalist

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SOCIAL AND MORAL ISSUES: DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS

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SOCIAL AND MORAL ISSUES: DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS

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How do Democrats and Republicans differ on the death penalty?

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Democrats oppose it (sometimes seek to abolish it) whereas Republicans believe in the use of capital punishment

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What do Democrats believe about same-sex marriage?

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They strongly support it

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In what Supreme Court case was the Defense of Marriage Act struck down? - supported by the Democrats

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‘United States v Windsor’ - 2013

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What do Republicans believe about same-sex marriage?

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They believe in traditional marriage between one man and one woman - pledge to uphold the DOMA

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What do Democrats believe about abortion?

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They believe that women should have the right to choose

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What bill did the House of Representatives pass in 2022 which was aimed at protecting women’s reproductive rights?

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Women’s Health Protection Act 2022

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What is the Republican stance on abortion?

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They oppose abortion

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How do Republicans want to change the constitution in regards to abortion?

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They want to add a human life amendment to the constitution

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In what 2022 Supreme Court case was ‘Roe v Wade’ overturned?

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Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization

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What is the Democrat stance on guns?

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They support extended background checks

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ECONOMIC ISSUES: DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS

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ECONOMIC ISSUES: DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS

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What is the Democrat stance on tax?

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That the wealthiest Americans and largest corporations must pay their fair share of taxes

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What did AOC’s dress at the Met Gala say?

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TAX THE RICH

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What does Bernie Sanders believe there should be none of?

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Billionaires

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What is the Republican stance on tax?

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They consider the establishment of pro-growth tax codes a moral imperative

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What does Joe Biden support raising the federal minimum wage to?

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$15 per hour

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What is the Republican stance on the minimum wage?

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They believe that the issue of minimum wage should be handled at the state and local level

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