1. TWO MAJOR U.S. PARTIES DEMOCRATS
generally seen as liberal because they support government regulation of the economy; 1890s
REPUBLICANS
generally seen as conservative because they advocate a reduction in government; 1854

2. CURRENT ISSUES LEFT RIGHT Pro Gun Control Anti-Gun Control
Pro-Choice (Abortion)
Prisons should Rehabilitate
Strict separation of church and state
Equal Funding for Education
Democratic Party Platform
RIGHT
Anti-Gun Control
Pro-Life (Abortion)
Anti-Flag Burning
Prisons Should Punish
Prayer in Schools
School Vouchers
Republican Party Platform