Political Parties Flashcards

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Favor government over private sector. Govt. creates jobs. Trust govt. over business

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Democrats

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Favor private sector I’ve government. Businesses create jobs. Trust business over government

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Republicans

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Smaller federal govt. more power to state and local governments

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Republicans

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Tend to be more liberal, and progressive, open to change in society. Govt. changes with the times.

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Democrats

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State control of education, school choice, vouchers

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Republicans

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Environment protection. Protect natural resources

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Democrats

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Liberty vs. Equality: economic equality

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Democrats

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Lower taxes. Let business/ people spend own money. Flat rate tax

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Republicans

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Individuals provide their own healthcare

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Republicans

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Modern view of the family. Support gay marriage and adoption

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Democrats

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Businesses and personal rights protected. Use natural resources

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Republicans

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Pro choice

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Democrats

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14
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Second amendment rights

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Republicans

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15
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Upgrade military

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Republicans

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16
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Get rid of death penalty

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Democrats

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Freedom of speech as defined in the constitution with moral restrains

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Republicans

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Support death penalty

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Republicans

20
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Gun control

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Democrats

21
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In recent presidential elections, especially strong in rural and suburban areas, Great Plains states, and the south

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Republicans

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More likely to use term “illegal immigrant” and favor border controls

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Republicans

23
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Larger feral govt. Federal control of education, public schools

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Democrats

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Higher taxes to support govt. social programs. Wealthy should pay more taxes

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Democrats

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More freedom of expression in art, music, movies, media

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Democrats

25
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Traditional view of family. Marriage and adoption is for a man and woman

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Republicans

25
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Government provided healthcare

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Democrats

25
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Down size the military

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Democrats

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In recent presidential elections, especially strong support in big cities, CA, NY, and the northeast

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Democrats

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More likely to use the term “undocumented immigrants/ workers” and support immigration in general

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Democrats

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Liberty vs. Equality: side with economic liberty

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Republicans