1. Political Parties in USA

2. Democratic Party
- Began 1792 by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in order to keep the Federal Government from having too much power in Domestic Policies.
In 1828 Andrew Jackson officially named it the Democratic-Republican Party.
1832 Held 1st Convention in Baltimore, MD
1848 known as Democratic Party
1870 Thomas Nast political cartoonist
used the Donkey as a mascot

3. Democratic Issue Platforms
More power for the Federal Government
Support Unions and Higher Minimum Wage
Opposed to tax cuts for oil companies
More spending on Social Services
Against increased spending on military
Favor national healthcare

4. Favor national healthcare
Pushed for International Free Trade
Supports Equal Opportunity
Currently for pulling out of war in Iraq and Afghanistan
Support rights for same sex marriage

5. Democratic Qualities On the “Left” on economic and social issues
Known as Liberal
Color is Blue (for election purposes)
Favor, young, working class, minorities
Chairman: Tom Perez

6. Democratic Presidents
14 out of 45 Presidents were Democrats
Well Known Democratic Presidents
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
John F Kennedy (JFK)
Woodrow Wilson
Harry Truman
Andrew Jackson Bill Clinton
Barack Obama

7. Republican Party 1856 1st Republican Convention In Pittsburgh, PA
-1854 Established by anti slavery activists to oppose slavery and modernize the US
1856 1st Republican Convention
In Pittsburgh, PA
1860 Abraham Lincoln 1st Republican President
1874 Thomas Nast used the Elephant as mascot
1912 Party almost dissolved because of split

8. Republican Issue Platforms
For limited Federal Government, more power to states
Support individuals in regards to economics and social issues
Against unions
Against welfare, national healthcare
Are known for referring to religion, morals
School choice, vouchers, charter schools
Support strong Military
Supports promoting Democracy around the world

9. Republican Qualities On the “Right” of the Political Spectrum
Known as Conservative
Color for elections is Red
Favor Business Owners, Wealthy, More Educated, Military
Current Chairman: Ronna Romney McDaniel

10. Republican Presidents
18 out of 44 Presidents were Republican
Well Known Republican Presidents
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ronald Reagan
George W Bush
Donald Trump

11. Political Spectrum

12. Left (Liberal)
Liberals usually embrace freedom of choice in personal matters, but tend to support significant government control of the economy.
They generally support a government-funded "safety net“ to help the disadvantaged, and advocate strict regulation of business.
Liberals tend to favor environmental regulations, defend civil liberties and free expression, support government action to promote equality, and tolerate diverse lifestyles.

13. Libertarian
Libertarians support maximum liberty in both personal and economic matters.
They advocate a much smaller government; one that is limited to protecting individuals from coercion and violence.
Libertarians tend to embrace individual responsibility, oppose government bureaucracy and taxes, promote private charity, tolerate diverse lifestyles, support the free market, and defend civil liberties.

14. Centrist
Centrists espouse a "middle ground" regarding government control of the economy and personal behavior.
Depending on the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention and sometimes support individual freedom of choice.
Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind, tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.

15. Right (Conservative)
Conservatives tend to favor economic freedom, but frequently support laws to restrict personal behavior that violates "traditional values."
They oppose excessive government control of business, while endorsing government action to defend morality and the traditional family structure.
Conservatives usually support a strong military, oppose bureaucracy and high taxes, favor a free- market economy, and endorse strong law enforcement.