Post-WWII Democratic and Republican Ideologies Flashcards
How do Democratic and Republican ideologies differ in broad terms?
Democrats favor center-left economic policies and social liberties, while Republicans support free-market economics and conservative social values.
What economic policies do Democrats traditionally support?
They advocate for higher wages, better working conditions, labor protections, and government regulations to support the working class.
How do Republicans approach economic policy?
They favor deregulation, tax cuts for businesses, and weakening labor unions to promote free-market growth.
What is the Democratic stance on environmental issues?
Democrats support government regulations, renewable energy investments, and policies to combat climate change.
How do Republicans view environmental regulations?
They see them as harmful to business growth and prefer market-driven solutions over government intervention.
What are key differences in how Democrats and Republicans view criminal justice?
Democrats emphasize protecting defendants’ rights and oppose the death penalty, while Republicans support law-and-order policies with strict policing and sentencing.
How do the two parties differ on immigration?
Democrats support pathways to citizenship and softer immigration policies, while Republicans advocate for stricter immigration laws to protect national security.
What is the Republican stance on military intervention?
They are more likely to support military action abroad, particularly neoconservatives who believe in promoting democracy globally.
What was the Southern Strategy in Republican electoral history?
It was a strategy to attract white Christian voters in the South by emphasizing conservative social values and states’ rights.
How do Democrats and Republicans differ on social issues like abortion and personal freedoms?
Democrats favor reproductive rights and fewer restrictions on personal choices, while Republicans oppose abortion and support stricter moral laws.
