https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304 en-us 2017-01-23 17:45:56 UTC 2023-03-04 15:44:42 UTC hello@padlet.com belma_ikanovic99 https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148803812 The Republican Party bases its ideology in taking power away from the federal government and giving it to the states, this is thought to give power back to the people. There is also a focus on keeping taxes low and allowing businesses to flourish under less restriction from the government. Republicans typically have a more conservative stance that emphasizes traditional and religious values. A strong emphasis on independence from the government lead some to describe it as uncaring towards the less fortunate.]]> 2017-01-23 17:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148803812 belma_ikanovic99 https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148806184 In 1854, a group of anti-slavery abolitionists met in a schoolhouse in  Ripon, Wisconsin.  They gathered together, dedicated to fight the expansion of slavery and eventually gave birth to a party dedicated to freedom and equality. The Republican party was officially organized in July 1854, with the first national convention in 1856. The name “Republican” was chosen, alluding to Thomas Jefferson’s Democratic-Republican Party and conveying a commitment to the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.]]> 2017-01-23 17:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148806184 belma_ikanovic99 https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148807948 A billionaire real estate tycoon, reality TV star, and now, president of the United States. The billionaire’s no-nonsense style, outsider status, business savvy and keen political instincts drew in the support of blocks of politically frustrated middle class conservatives and tea parties, who were all looking for a champion to lead them and give their struggle a voice.]]> 2017-01-23 17:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148807948 belma_ikanovic99 https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148809670 The former college admission officer, political consultant, attorney, talk radio host and six-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and former Governor of Indiana, is the archetypal modern social conservative Republican. VP. Pence is an unabashed social and fiscal conservative.]]> 2017-01-23 18:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148809670 belma_ikanovic99 https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148811574 2017-01-23 18:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148811574 belma_ikanovic99 https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148812899 2017-01-23 18:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148812899 belma_ikanovic99 https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148813866 2017-01-23 18:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148813866 belma_ikanovic99 https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148816440 2017-01-23 18:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148816440 belma_ikanovic99 https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148816556 2017-01-23 18:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/148816556 belma_ikanovic99 https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/149079585 2017-01-24 16:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/belma_ikanovic99/6wd4xulge304/wish/149079585