1. Political Parties

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 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

13. 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