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AIM: Who are democrats and republicans?
DO NOW: WHERE DO YOU STAND ON THESE ISSUES?
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scoring 0 – 6 Democrat 7 – 9 Undecided 10 – 16 Republican
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REMINDER: DEMOCRATS REPUBLICANS RIGHT LEFT LIBERAL CONSERVATIVE
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General beliefs of democrats
Abortion should be legal Stricter gun control Legalizing gay marriage Government should support education, welfare, healthcare, the environment and alternative fuel sources. Progressive tax: high income earners taxed at a higher rage
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General beliefs of democrats
Believe in stem-cell research. Do not support the Patriot Act Path toward citizenship for immigrants Protect the environment
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General beliefs of REPUBLICANS
No abortion under any circumstances. Absolute right to gun ownership. No gay marriage. Privatize healthcare (your responsibility) Flat tax rate
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General beliefs of REPUBLICANS
Believe in the death penalty Opposed to stem cell research Stricter border control Rich and poor should pay same amount of taxes. Support the war and believe more $ should be spent on the military.
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PARTISAN BIPARTISAN NON-PARTISAN
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PARTISAN BIPARTISAN NON-PARTISAN
Partial to a particular party or group PARTISAN Support from both parties, agreement BIPARTISAN Unbiased, neutral, objective NON-PARTISAN
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DEMOCRATS REPUBLICANS Donkey Elephant Blue Red 1824 1854
Other Party facts DEMOCRATS REPUBLICANS Symbol Donkey Elephant Color Blue Red Founded in 1824 1854 Website Traditionally strong in states California, Massachusetts, New York Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas Famous Presidents Franklin Roosevelt (FDR), John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, Barack Obama Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Richard Nixon
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Review: democrat or republican?
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Jimmy kimmel
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