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SInce when has the polarisation of the parties in the usa started?

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Since Ronald Reagen

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What are the main idealogiies of the republican party?

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Neo conservative and neo liberal to various extents

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What is neo conservatism within the republican party

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  • Fear of the fragmentation of society
  • preserve organic society and traditional values
  • state should be tough on law and order, as well as opose radical social change
  • closesly linked with a judo-chrisitan morality
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What do republicans think of abortion?

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Strongly against it as they wish to preserve the sanctity of life

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Who was the first sitting president to attend an anti abortion rally and when?

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Donald Trump in 2020

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What is the Mexico city policy?

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The USA will not fund any NGOs providing health services if abortion services are provided, advocated for taught. It is in a state of perpetual repeal

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What are republican stances on gun rights? An example of action being taken by a republican president?

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Believe it is the right of an American to own a gun to be able to defend themselves.
In 2024, Trump signed the Protecting Second Amendment Rights
EXECUTIVE ORDER

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Republican Stance on law and order?

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Strong, harsh punishment to maintain a stable society.

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What is the ‘Chritstian right’

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A term applied to white, evangelical (usually) christians who significanlt favour the maintenance of traditional conservative values, and thus strongly support the republican party

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What do republicans think of LBTQ rights?

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Against it as it goes against judo-christian morality. trump signed an executive order in 2016 banning transgender people from serving in the military

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What is rugged individualism?

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The idea that a person should be able to fully look after themselves, without ‘nannying’ from the state

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What are republican views on Laissez-Faire economics?

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Strongly support the free market, leading them to regect enviromental protection regulation and banking regulation, such as Dodd-frank wallstreet reform act.

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What type of freedom do republicans endorse?

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negative freedom -freedom from something (i.e government)

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What are Republican stances on the size of the government? Example of this?

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It should be small, as a large government is both ineffective and strips people of their liberty - Trump wants to dismantle the EPA

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What are some challenges to the idea that republicans are fully Neo conservative?

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They have excepted social progression in society, as they have modernised with time.

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Challenges to republicans being neo-liberal?

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  • 25% tarrifs on Mexico and Canada - protectionist policies which are interventionist in nature
  • support for thee CARES act - $2.2 trillion relief package
  • A saftey net for those who are genuinely struggling through no fault of their own
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How could you describe the democratic parties political oritentation?

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A centre left, socially democratic liberal party

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What do democrats think of raciall justice?

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They appreciate that US society disproptionately discriminates against people of colour - and seek to pass legislation to rebalnce this

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Democrat position on crime and punishment?

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A mixture of punishment but also rehabilitation, which they believe is incredibly important to stop reoffending, especially for drug related crimes

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Democratic stance on abortion?

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Strongly support a womans right to abortion

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Democratic views on LGBTQ rights?

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Strongly support the advancement of their rights

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Example of a democrat law preventing discrimination

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Hate crime prevention act, 2010

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What type of freedom do democrats endorse?

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Positive freedom - freedom to do something, provided for by the state

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Democratic views on the role of government? Examples of this?

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Expanding the size of the state as a means of creating an enabling state - this can be seen in Johnsons great society and a the Affordable car act (2010)

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Democratic views on the economy?
Whilst supporters of the free market, democrats believe it is the role of the government to counteract some of the negative affects created by free market capitalism. They are thus supporters of Keynesianism economics and a re more willing to intervene
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Examples of democrats intervening in the economy
Introduced the CARES act ($2.2 trillion covid stimulis package) Passed the Dodd-frank wall street reform act (2010) to tighten up regulation on wall street.
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What are the 3 main factions of the democrat party?
Moderates, Liberals/progressives, and conservatives (Blue dog)
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What are the social views of the Liberal faction?
* Strong support of social justice and affirmative action * Widespread reform of the justice system * legalisation of marijuana * Widespread access to abortions
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What are the economic views of the Liberal faction
Closest to Socialist as you get in America. * Favour equality of outcome in comparison with equality of outcomes * Massive increase in tax for the richest * Nartionalisation of key services, such as healthcare
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Key figures in the Liberal faction of the democrats
Sanders AOC
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What are the views of the moderate wing of the democrat party
Traditional centre left policies - name any biden policies!!! They are basically a compromise between liberals and conservatives - the american version of the third way
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What are moderate democrat views on the other two wings of the party?
They feel that conservative democrats are to conservative so can not acheive aims of societal progession, while they feel the liberal parties policies are too idealistic, and risk alienating voters, reducing the ability to advance the social democratic cause
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What was the inflation reduction act?
nearly $900 billiion dollar spending act aimed to reduce perscription drug prices as well as massively invest in green energy
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Examples of moderate members of the democrat party
Joe Biden Chuck Schummer Obama and the clintons
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What are the key policies of the conservative/blue dog democrats?
* More socially conservative * against public option of the affordable care act, forcing obama to drop this element of it * More economically free market
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Examples of conservative/blue dog democrat policies
Joe manchin voted against The DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act) - a US proposal to grant conditional residency to undocumented immigrants. He supported the construction of a wall along the southern boarder.
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Examples of Blue dog democrats
Joe manchin (although he was recently unseated) - he had ultimate power in the US senate due to the 50/50 split. Has 10 members currently
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What is ticket splitting in the context of American elections?
The practice of voting for candidates from different parties for different elected offices.
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How do East Coast Republicans differ from those in the Midwest or Deep South?
East Coast Republicans tend to be far more moderate.
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What was the political stance of Vermont Republican governor Phil Scott regarding President Trump in August 2020?
He publicly stated he would not be voting for President Trump.
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What are the key values of Moderates within the Republican Party?
* Less socially conservative than other factions * Advocate a bigger role for the state in society and the economy * Unwilling to repeal Obamacare in its entirety * More sympathetic towards immigration and higher public spending on education
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Who are some key names associated with the Moderate faction of the Republican Party?
* Senators Susan Collins * Lisa Murkowski * Congressman associated with the Tuesday Group
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What are the key values of Fiscal Conservatives within the Republican Party?
* Keen to reduce government spending * Strong advocates of 'small government' and tax cuts * Supporters of balanced budgets and reducing the deficit * Keen to repeal Obamacare
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Which caucus is associated with Fiscal Conservatives in Congress?
The Freedom Caucus.
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What are the key values of Social Conservatives within the Republican Party?
* Strong supporters of traditional heterosexual marriage * Pro-life stance on abortion * Support prayer in public schools * Staunch defenders of the Second Amendment * Oppose legalizing recreational drugs
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Who are some key figures associated with Social Conservatives in Congress?
* Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio * Former Vice President Mike Pence
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Who are the two most important minority groups in the us electorate
Black and hispanic voters
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Since 1980-2020, what was the lowest vote share democrats have recieved from bkack americans
83%
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What was black support for democrats in 2008
95%
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Why are hispanic voters described as a disparate group?
They originate from many different countries
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What % of hispanics voted for trump in 2020? Why?
Only 32%, partly due to his aggressive, discriminate tone about mexicans being 'rapists', as well as hard line polic on immigration
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Why did hispanic support for republicans grow in 2024?
Many hispanic voters are catholics, so favour the socially conservative polciies advocated for by trump - Trump won 46% of the latino vote
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How did white evangelicals vote in 2024?
81% voted for trump
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Gender in 2020 - why do more woman vote for democrats?
57% of woman voted for Biden, 45% voted of men voted for biden. Possibly due to allegations of sexul misconduct against Megyn Kelly aswell as kamala haris appealing to woman
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What was the vote for Americans without degrees in 2024? What can explain this?
Those without degrees voted for trump 56-42. Thise is because: * those without degrees are often much more sceptic of big government, and on the whole favour more traditionalist values * The impacts of globalisation are evident - many unedcucated americans feel left behind and vulnerable in an ever changing world, and trumps promises of a protectionist, america first agenda are appealing
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Why could it be said that there are large divisions within the parties?
Due to the 'big tent' nature of a two party system, one party must incorperate the voices of an entire political spectrum
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Example of fiscal conservative policy
Tax and Jobs act (2017) - Cutting taxes in an aim to reduce the defecit

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