Political Parties Flashcards
(29 cards)
Favor government over private sector. Govt. creates jobs. Trust govt. over business
Democrats
Favor private sector I’ve government. Businesses create jobs. Trust business over government
Republicans
Smaller federal govt. more power to state and local governments
Republicans
Tend to be more liberal, and progressive, open to change in society. Govt. changes with the times.
Democrats
State control of education, school choice, vouchers
Republicans
Environment protection. Protect natural resources
Democrats
Liberty vs. Equality: economic equality
Democrats
Lower taxes. Let business/ people spend own money. Flat rate tax
Republicans
Individuals provide their own healthcare
Republicans
Modern view of the family. Support gay marriage and adoption
Democrats
Businesses and personal rights protected. Use natural resources
Republicans
Pro choice
Democrats
Second amendment rights
Republicans
Upgrade military
Republicans
Get rid of death penalty
Democrats
Freedom of speech as defined in the constitution with moral restrains
Republicans
Support death penalty
Republicans
Gun control
Democrats
In recent presidential elections, especially strong in rural and suburban areas, Great Plains states, and the south
Republicans
More likely to use term “illegal immigrant” and favor border controls
Republicans
Larger feral govt. Federal control of education, public schools
Democrats
Higher taxes to support govt. social programs. Wealthy should pay more taxes
Democrats
More freedom of expression in art, music, movies, media
Democrats
Traditional view of family. Marriage and adoption is for a man and woman
Republicans