American Political Parties

Question 1

Republican views on social issues

Answer 1

traditional
pro-guns
pro-life
anti-euthanasia

Question 2

Democrat view on Welfare

Answer 2

available to everyone
opposed to strict work requirements

Question 3

Republican vs democrats on foreign policy

Answer 3

Republicans prioritise American sovereignty and are more inclined to use military force

democrats favour alliances and prefer diplomatic solutions

Question 4

Key issues the parties disagree over

Answer 4

defence spending
Gay rights
gun control
death penalty
limits on immigration

Question 5

Progressive democrats

Answer 5

Most left wing
Promote LGBT rights
oppose death penalty

Question 6

Conservative democrats

Answer 6

many voted against Obamacare in 2009
Less supportive of LGBT and Gun control

Question 7

Moderate republicans

Answer 7

More sympathetic to immigration and higher spending on education

Question 8

Fiscal conservatives

Answer 8

advocate for a small government and tax cuts
reduce government waste in most areas

Question 9

Social conservatives

Answer 9

-strong supporters of traditional heterosexual marriage and pro-life
-Favour death penalty and limited gun control
-strong link to christianity

Question 10

Gender gap

Answer 10

in 9/10 elections since 1964, women have been more supportive of democrats

Question 11

Resources for interest groups

Answer 11

Money
Connections
membership

Question 12

Single issue interest groups

Answer 12

Tries to gain influence over a single issue
NRA- Gun rights

Question 13

Professional interest groups

Answer 13

seek to represent the interests of a group of professionals
American Farm bureau

Question 14

Policy interest groups

Answer 14

Interest in an entire policy area
Environment of America