Political Parties

What is a Political Party Political party: a group of people who want to control government through winning of elections and holding public office

Influences on Political Beliefs You are influenced by: Your family Major Events Economic status Your age Where you live Your education level Religious affiliation

Republican vs. Democrat: What are you??? On a piece of paper, write down which you are in favor of and why. Tax increase for the wealthy vs. Tax cuts for the wealthy Favor death penalty vs. Oppose death penalty

Republican vs. Democrat: What are you??? Cut (reduce) military spending vs. Increase military spending Government should provide broad safety net (health care, education, welfare, food stamps) for the poor vs. Government should limit or reduce safety net for poor Private businesses or charities can provide services for less fortunate vs. Government services for less fortunate are for the common good

Republican vs. Democrat: What are you??? Wealthy businesses will protect the environment on their own (few environment restrictions) vs. Strict environment restrictions Pro-Choice (right to have an abortion) vs. Pro-Life (do not have right to an abortion)

Republican vs. Democrat: What are you??? Focus on researching alternative energy sources for the future vs. Focus on securing existing energy sources for present and future Oppose same sex marriage vs. Favor same sex marriage

Republican vs. Democrat: What are you??? Strict gun control laws vs. Fewer gun control laws 11. Government should never raise the minimum wage vs. Government should raise minimum wage when necessary 12. Health insurance companies should be required to cover birth control vs. Health insurance companies should not be required to cover birth control

Republican vs. Democrat: What are you??? Tax increase for the wealthy vs. Tax cuts for the wealthy Favor death penalty vs. Oppose death penalty

Republican vs. Democrat: What are you??? Cut (reduce) military spending vs. Increase military spending Government should provide broad safety net (health care, education, welfare, food stamps) for the poor vs. Government should limit or reduce safety net for poor Private businesses or charities can provide services for less fortunate vs. Government services for less fortunate are for the common good

Republican vs. Democrat: What are you??? Wealthy businesses will protect the environment on their own (few environment restrictions) vs. Strict environment restrictions Pro-Choice (right to have an abortion) vs. Pro-Life (do not have right to an abortion)

Republican vs. Democrat: What are you??? Focus on researching alternative energy sources for the future vs. Focus on securing existing energy sources for present and future Oppose same sex marriage vs. Favor same sex marriage

Republican vs. Democrat: What are you??? Strict gun control laws vs. Fewer gun control laws Government should never raise the minimum wage vs. Government should raise the minimum wage when necessary 12. Health insurance companies should be required to cover birth control vs. Health insurance companies should not be required to cover birth control