Political Parties Assignment by Samuel Krieger

Two Parties

skrie642 — 2024-03-04 18:28:56 UTC

The US electoral system, which favors two main parties capable of winning a majority in the legislature, is what led to the country's two-party system. This system's roots can be found in the 1790s, when the Federalists and Antifederalists, two political parties with opposing views on foreign policy, the economy, and government, first appeared. The Democratic and Republican parties have dominated US politics ever since the Civil War.

Democratic's

skrie642 — 2024-03-05 20:32:25 UTC

The Democratic Party is generally considered liberal; they advocate progressive ideas and social equality. They support more gun control, pro-choice, and more government aid.

Republicans

skrie642 — 2024-03-05 20:34:22 UTC

The Republican Party, sometimes known as GOP (Grand Old Party), is one of the two major political parties in the United States. They are often thought to hold conservative views and policies. They believe in limited government intervention, pro-life, and lower taxes.

Third or Minor Party

skrie642 — 2024-03-05 20:36:50 UTC

A third or minor party gives alternatives for voters who disagree with the two big parties. It can also serve to draw attention to issues that the manor parties have neglected. The Green Party focuses on environmental issues and social justice.

Republican In Office

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Donald Trump- president

Theodore Roosevelt- president

Ronald Reagan- president

George W Bush- president

Abraham Lincoln- president

Democrats In Office

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Joe Biden- president

Barack Obama- president

John f. Kennedy- president

bill Clinton- president

Andrew Jackson- president

Elephant vs Donkey

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Elephant is Republican

Donkey is Democrat

Cited

skrie642 — 2024-03-05 20:58:30 UTC

(2023) Democrats. Available at: https://democrats.org/ (Accessed: 05 March 2024).

(No date) Republican National Committee | GOP. Available at: https://gop.com/ (Accessed: 05 March 2024).

Arn, J. (2020) Why Democrats are donkeys and Republicans are elephants, CNN. Available at: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/why-democrats-are-donkeys-republicans-are-elephants-artsy/index.html (Accessed: 05 March 2024).