US Political Parties Flashcards
what economic aims did the democrats outline in their 2020 platform
they wanted to achieve an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15, increased corporation tax
what economic policies do the republicans pursue
they oppose the increase in the minimum wage, arguing that ‘government cannot create prosperity’. they are against increased tax
what did trump do to taxes
he cut them
what did the democrats say about the republican tax cuts
they “benefitted the wealthiest americans”
what is the democrat view on the TPP
- progressives like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren argue it would only benefit big business
- moderates argue that the TPP was beneficial as it increased the ability of the US to sell goods abroad
what was the TPP
trans pacific partnership
what did moderates in the democrats agree to economically
Trump’s $1 trillion spend on infrastructure, which was opposed by the left wing of the party
what is the moderate faction of the republican party
R.I.N.O
what do RINOs view about economic policy
Susan Collins voted favour of the bipartisan budget act May 2017, with it involving large government expenditure
what was the view of the libertarians in the GOP on economic policy
they opposed big government spending
who is an extreme libertarian
Rand Paul
what are the majority of republicans when it comes to economic policy
fiscally conservative
what are the majority of democrats when it comes to economic policy
expansionary
what is a key areas of social and moral disagreement
abortion and minority rights
what is the democrat view of abortion
they believe “unequivocally that every woman should have access to quality reproductive healthcare services, including safe and legal abortion”
what is the republican view of abortion
they “assert the sanctity of human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental rights to life”.
They argue that abortion should be illegal in all cases and the constitution should be amended to ban the procedure
what do democrats argue about minority rights
They argue that they “will fight for comprehensive non-discrimination protection for all LGBTQ+ Americans”, supporting the decision made in Obergefell v Hodges.
what do republicans argue about minority rights
“traditional marriage between 1 man and 1 woman is the foundation for a free society”.
what is the democrat view of ethnic minority rights
“Black Lives matter and there is no place for racism in our country”
what has Donald trump said about ethnic minority rights
they were bad people on both sides when it came to the unite the right rally in Charlottetown, where a crowd of black protestors were ran over
what is the libertarian view of social issues
they are pro choice and support gay marriage from the viewpoint of no government interference and total freedom
What is the RINO view of social issues
Susan Collins also agree with pro choice and gay marriage, although this is more from an ideological standpoint.
what is the traditional conservative view of social issues
individuals like Ted Cruz are pro life and against gay marriage
which section of the democrats are socially conservative
BLUE DOGS
who is a blue dog
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia
what are Joe manchins view social views
he is pro life and opposes gay marriage
What proportion of there respective parties do RINOs and Blue Dogs make up
a very small minority
why does Manchin hold his views
because he is from a socially conservative state and therefore needs to be electable
why does Collins hold her views
she is from the progressive Maine and so must hold progressive views
what is the democrat view of healthcare
they introduced the ACA and support universal healthcare
what did the democrats want to do through the ACA
reverse “decades of under investment into America’s public health infrastructure”
what was the republican view of the ACA
they opposed it, as it went against their view of limited government
what did Donald Trump say about the ACA
that it needs to be repealed and replaced
what healthcare policies do Republicans support
private insurance schemes
what is the progressive view of healthcare
individuals like Elizabeth Warren support Medicare for all, having it as a full government funded provision
What is the moderate view of healthcare
medicare is not suitable but rather expansion of the ACA is better
what did Warren argue about taxation
it should be increased to support government intervention
what faction of the democrats oppose increased for tax for gov intervention
the New Democrat coalition and blue dogs
who opposed the repeal and replace of the ACA
Susan Collins, who voted against Trumps attempted legislation
