1. Thursday November 20, 2014 Agenda Review Issues
Finish isidewithquiz.com assignment from yesterday.
Take politicalcompass test

2. Day 60

3. Social Issues

4. Abortion
Democrat
Republican
Pro-Choice
Pro-Life

5. Same Sex Marriage For Legalization of Same Sex Marriage
Democrat
Republican
For Legalization of Same Sex Marriage
Opposed to Same Sex Marriage

6. Death Penalty Opposed For in the case of heinous crimes Democrat
Republican
Opposed
For in the case of heinous crimes

7. Birth Control Employer Insurance should provide it
Democrat
Republican
Employer Insurance should provide it
Should not be required to provide it for free.

8. Remove references to God on US things.
Democrat
Republican
Remove references on money, statues, monuments, etc.
Keep it as part of a tradition.

9. Environmental Issues

10. Is Global Warming a Threat
Democrat
Republican
Yes!
No!

11. Should the US Expand offshore oil drilling?
Democrat
Republican
No it is a danger to the environment.
Yes, it is important to have more oil.

12. Should National Parks be preserved and protected by the government?
Democrat
Republican
Yes No

13. Economic Issues

14. Raise the Federal Minimum Wage?
Democrat
Republican
Yes to a living wage.
No this would be too costly to business and reduce the number of jobs.

15. Should the government cut public spending to reduce the debt?
Democrat
Republican
No, people rely on those services.
Yes we owe trillions of dollars and need to address it.

16. Should the government raise taxes to reduce the national debt?
Democrats
Republicans
Yes that would be the best way to keep providing services and pay off the debt.
No, that would harm the economy.

17. Domestic Issues

18. Should we have increased gun control?
Democrats
Republicans
Yes!
No!

19. Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Democrats
Republicans
Yes, because the current system puts a higher percentage of people of color in jail.
No, they are dangerous substances and could create issues.

20. Affirmative Action
Democrats
Republicans
For programs that make sure that a colleges and the workforce looks like the population (makes sure that all jobs have African Americans and women).
Could be opposed because it might not put the most qualified person for the job.

21. Health Care Issues

22. Legalization of Marijuana
Democrats
Republicans
More for it.
Opposed to it

23. Affordable Care Act “Obamacare”
Democrats
Republicans
For it because it gave millions of American’s healthcare.
It is a costly system that puts a great cost on businesses.
People also should not be required to buy healthcare if they don’t want to.

24. Foreign Policy

25. Military Spending Decrease military spending
Democrats
Republicans
Decrease military spending
Keep military spending where it is.

26. Flying drones to kill suspected terrorists
Democrats
Republicans
Should be illegal because they suspects don’t have a trial and are in another country.
Keeps Americans safe

27. Immigration Issues

28. Should illegal immigrants be given government-subsidized healthcare?
Democrats
Republicans
Yes all people should have health care.
No they are not paying taxes so they should buy their own.

29. Should we strengthen border security?
Democrats
Republicans
No, we should reform immigration control.
Yes we have too many illegal immigrants crossing the borders.

30. Should we make it easier to become an American Citizen?
Democrats
Republicans
Yes the system is broken and needs reform.
The System is broken, by if people come here illegally they broke the law.

32. Now find out what you are…
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After you’ve found out, your assignment is:
What was your political affiliation (What party were you?)
Are you surprised? Why or Why Not?
What was an issue that you 100% agree with that party on?
What was an issue that you were in between the two parties on?
What was an issue that you did not agree with that party on?
Does someone have to agree with 100% of everything their party believes in?

33.
Take the quiz and come put your coordinate on the board.