Post-WWII Democratic and Republican Ideologies Flashcards

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How do Democratic and Republican ideologies differ in broad terms?

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Democrats favor center-left economic policies and social liberties, while Republicans support free-market economics and conservative social values.

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What economic policies do Democrats traditionally support?

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They advocate for higher wages, better working conditions, labor protections, and government regulations to support the working class.

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How do Republicans approach economic policy?

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They favor deregulation, tax cuts for businesses, and weakening labor unions to promote free-market growth.

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What is the Democratic stance on environmental issues?

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Democrats support government regulations, renewable energy investments, and policies to combat climate change.

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How do Republicans view environmental regulations?

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They see them as harmful to business growth and prefer market-driven solutions over government intervention.

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What are key differences in how Democrats and Republicans view criminal justice?

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Democrats emphasize protecting defendants’ rights and oppose the death penalty, while Republicans support law-and-order policies with strict policing and sentencing.

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How do the two parties differ on immigration?

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Democrats support pathways to citizenship and softer immigration policies, while Republicans advocate for stricter immigration laws to protect national security.

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What is the Republican stance on military intervention?

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They are more likely to support military action abroad, particularly neoconservatives who believe in promoting democracy globally.

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What was the Southern Strategy in Republican electoral history?

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It was a strategy to attract white Christian voters in the South by emphasizing conservative social values and states’ rights.

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How do Democrats and Republicans differ on social issues like abortion and personal freedoms?

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Democrats favor reproductive rights and fewer restrictions on personal choices, while Republicans oppose abortion and support stricter moral laws.

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