All Flashcards
What is the Democratic stance on the Affordable Care Act?
Democrats support expanding the ACA to provide more affordable healthcare options.
What is the Republican stance on tax cuts?
Republicans generally support tax cuts to stimulate the economy and reduce government spending.
What is the Democratic stance on climate change?
Democrats advocate for transitioning to clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
What is the Republican stance on national security?
Republicans prioritize a strong military and investment in advanced defense technologies.
What is the Libertarian stance on drug legalization?
Libertarians advocate for the legalization of drugs based on individual liberty.
What is the Green Party stance on renewable energy?
The Green Party strongly supports transitioning to renewable energy sources.
What is the Republican stance on abortion?
Republicans advocate for protection of the unborn and restricting access to abortion.
What is the Democratic stance on minimum wage?
Democrats support increasing the minimum wage to ensure economic fairness.
What is the Republican stance on free trade agreements?
Republicans generally support free trade agreements to reduce government interference in the economy.
What is the Democratic stance on voting rights?
Democrats advocate for expanded voting rights and combatting discrimination.
What is liberalism?
Ideology emphasizing social equality and justice; often associated with the Democratic Party.
What is conservatism?
Ideology focusing on preserving order and limited government; often associated with the Republican Party.
Define political party.
An organized group of people with common political aims and opinions, that seeks to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office.
What is a two-party system?
A political system dominated by two major parties.
What is the ideological spectrum?
A range of political beliefs from left to right, showing where different ideologies fall.
Define 'left-wing' in politics.
Emphasizes social equality, government intervention, and progressive change.
Define 'right-wing' in politics.
Emphasizes traditional values, limited government, and individual responsibility.
What is a moderate ideology?
Falls in the center of the ideological spectrum, with a mix of liberal and conservative views.
What is the Libertarian ideology?
Emphasizes individual liberty, limited government, and a free market economy.
What is the Green Party ideology?
Emphasizes environmentalism, renewable energy, and non-violent solutions.
Democrats vs. Republicans: Economic views?
Democrats: Increased minimum wage, stronger labor protections. Republicans: Reduced government spending, lower taxes.
Democrats vs. Republicans: Healthcare?
Democrats: ACA expansion, lower drug costs. Republicans: Market-based solutions, repeal/replace ACA.
Democrats vs. Republicans: Climate change?
Democrats: Transition to clean energy, reduced emissions. Republicans: Focus on fossil fuels, less regulation.
Democrats vs. Republicans: Criminal justice?
Democrats: Reduced incarceration, addressing disparities. Republicans: Increased law enforcement, enhanced penalties.
Democrats vs. Republicans: Government intervention?
Democrats: Favor government intervention. Republicans: Oppose government intervention.
Libertarian vs. Republican: Government intervention?
Libertarian: Minimal government intervention. Republican: Limited government intervention.
Democrats vs. Green Party: Environmental policies?
Democrats: Climate action, reduced emissions. Green: Environmentalism, renewable energy.
Democrats vs. Republicans: Social issues?
Democrats: Social equality and justice. Republicans: Traditional values.
Republicans vs. Libertarians: Gun control?
Republicans: Protection of gun ownership. Libertarians: Individual liberty.
Democrats vs. Republicans: Taxes?
Democrats: Increased taxes for social programs. Republicans: Lower taxes.