1. The Economy and Taxes Large Government Wealthy people pay more Taxes
Democrats
Republicans
Large Government
Wealthy people pay more Taxes
Believe in balanced budget, willing to raise taxes
Small Government
Wealthy people pay too much
Against raising taxes, even when facing budget deficit

2. National Defense and Security
Democrats
Republicans
Tend to cut military spending
Avoid American intervention (unless supported by United Nations)
Believe in diplomacy, slow to go to war
Believe in strong military, spending heavily on it
Confront American enemies with or without UN support
Military intervention when threatened

3. Welfare, Medicaid, Social Security, Health Care
Democrats
Republicans
Safety Net for the poor
Spending helps the common good, empathy
Too much money on Safety Net, reduce spending
Private business and charities prove Safety Net

4. Rehab programs Against death penalty Rights for the Accused
Crime and Punishment
Democrats
Republicans
Rehab programs
Against death penalty
Rights for the Accused
Prison Sentences deter crime
For the death penalty
Stronger penalties for criminals

5. Environmental Protection
Democrats
Republicans
Strict regulations on businesses
Global warming is a threat
Fewer restrictions on businesses
Global warming is not real threat

6. Abortion and Stem Cell Research
Democrats
Republicans
Pro-Choice- woman chooses
In favor of Stem Cell research
Pro-Life- woman does not choose
Against Stem Cell research

7. Research alternative energy sources Secure existing energy sources
Energy Policy
Democrats
Republicans
Research alternative energy sources
Secure existing energy sources

8. Values - Same Sex Marriage and Civil Rights Laws
Democrats
Tend to support the right for same-sex couples to marry
Republicans
Tend to oppose the right for same-sex couples to marry

9. Education
Democrats
Oppose using tax money for school choice (vouchers and charters)
Republicans
Favor using tax money for school choice (vouchers and charters)

10. Immigration Democrats Favor looser immigration laws
Some favor “Amnesty” for illegals already in the country
Republicans
Favor stricter immigration laws
Some favor punishment or deportation for illegals already in the country

13. What are the differences between Republicans and Democrats today?