Aim: To consider the diverse views within the Democrat party Lesson 40 How accurate is it to describe the Democrat party as Liberal? Aim: To consider the diverse views within the Democrat party

Liberal Democrats (Internet Left) – are committed to a progressively liberal agenda on ALL key issues, promoting diversity and equality for all groups and fighting every conservative policy with no compromise. Moderate Democrats – adopt a more pragmatic approach to policy development. They attempt to combine both conservative and progressive elements in different policy areas Blue Dogs –Main concern is the economy and they advocate tax cuts, reduced government expenditure and are also known as ‘deficit hawks’ –fearful of growing government budget. Conservative Democrats - the most right-wing faction within the Democrats. Social policies that respect Christian values are also important to some of this faction. Types of Democrats

Most influential type of Democrat? Research on key Democrats / A3 table Complete the profiles on 6 key/incumbent Democrats, determining what type of Democrat they are - support with 3 up to date examples(ao2) of voting records/beliefs Determine which type of Democrat you think has the most and least(ao2) influence within the party - 2 reasons to support each view

Types of Democrats Barack Obama Type of Democrat: Beliefs/Policies 1. 2. 3. Hilary Clinton Bernie Sanders

How accurate is it to describe the Democrat party as a Liberal party? Homework - Judgement How accurate is it to describe the Democrat party as a Liberal party? BULLET POINT - One View only – Great/Partial/Less extent Provide 4 reasons(ao1) with 4 examples(ao2) to justify views Refer to L34 –Liberal ideology to help justify view Link back(ao2) continuously to the question focus with each example – how accurate? Are they really liberals/Democrats? Consider discussing similarity or difference with types of Republicans to illustrate view Concluding sentence to reiterate YOUR view with main reason to justify