1. What ideas, images, and people come to mind when you hear Republicans and Democrats?

2. Differences between Republican & Democratic Political Parties
Republican Elephant
Democratic Donkey
symbols

3. Differences Republicans
Favor smaller government to cut spending & save $
Less government regulation of business to allow it to prosper
Less regulation/protection of the environment/natural resources
Lower taxes especially for the rich
Strong Military
Stricter Interpretation of Constitution
Democrats
Favor larger government to meet the people’s needs
More government regulation of business to protect the people
More regulation/protection of the environment/natural resources
Taxes should be used to support those in need. Rich should pay more
Use diplomacy 1st before military action
Looser Interpretation of Constitution

4. Explain which modern political parties are most closely connected to the 1st political parties