1. Unit 10 Part 1 POLITICAL PARTIES

2. Democrat vs. Republican

3. Symbol- Democrat Donkey This symbol was first associated with Democrat Andrew Jackson in 1828. His opponents called him a “jackass.” It gained popularity among Democrats who consider themselves strong willed, like a donkey. Republicans like to use it because they see Democrats as stubborn.

4. Symbol- Republican Elephant Cartoonist Thomas Nast gave Republicans the Elephant symbol in 1874 to mock them as a big party which tries to scare away others. It gained popularity among Republicans who consider themselves strong and dignified, like the elephant. Democrats like to use it because they see Republicans as slow moving.

5. Political Spectrum- Democrat Left Liberal

6. Political Spectrum- Republican Right Conservative

7. Leaders- Democrat President Obama, Sec of State Hilary Clinton, Former President Bill Clinton, Former President John F. Kennedy

8. Leaders- Republican Mitt Romney, Former President George W. Bush, Senator John McCain, Former President George Bush, Former President Ronald Reagan,

9. Typical Supporters- Democrat Women African AmericansPoorer Citizens Younger CitizensEducated Citizens Northern USWestern US

10. Typical Supporters- Republican MenChristians White AmericansWealthier Citizens Older CitizensMiddle Class Southern US Midwest US

11. Size of the Government- Democrat Large & directly involved with citizen’s lives

12. Size of the Government- Republican Small & indirectly involved with citizen’s lives

13. Taxes- Democrat Support more taxes Want to tax the rich more and the poor less

14. Taxes- Republican Support less taxes Want to tax the rich less and tax everyone similarly

15. Welfare- Democrat Support Favor programs for the poor

16. Welfare- Republican Against Do not favor programs for the poor

17. Minimum Wage- Democrat Increase Helps the poor

18. Minimum Wage- Republican Decrease Hurts businesses to pay higher salaries

19. Business Regulation- Democrat Increase Want to control businesses more

20. Business Regulation- Republican Decrease Want to control businesses less

21. Military Spending- Democrat Decrease Spend less on the military

22. Military Spending- Republican Increase Spend more on the military

23. Foreign Aid- Democrat Increase Help poor countries

24. Foreign Aid- Republican Decrease Help America before other countries

25. Gun Control- Democrat Increase Stricter laws to decrease crime

26. Gun Control- Republican Decrease Stricter laws do not mean less crime

27. Death Penalty- Democrat Against Cruel and unusual punishment

28. Death Penalty- Republican Support Not cruel and unusual punishment

29. Affirmative Action- Democrat Support Help minorities

30. Affirmative Action- Republican Against Hurts non-minorities

31. Abortion- Democrat Support Pro-Choice

32. Abortion- Republican Against Pro-Life

33. Healthcare- Democrat Support Want free healthcare for all Americans

34. Healthcare- Republican Against Should not provide free healthcare, people should get their own

35. Education- Democrat National Government control

36. Education- Republican State Government control

37. Environment- Democrat More laws protecting it Against new gas, oil, and mineral exploration

38. Environment- Republican Less laws protecting it Support new gas, oil, and mineral exploration