Political Spectrum by Jared Foltz

Positive uses of government to bring about justice and equality of opportunity Willing to have government intervene in economy to remedy defects of capitalism Protection against inadequate health care, housing, and education (welfare state)Affirmative action programs Tax rates (%) that rise with income Supports unions & labor Government takes care of “weak”Equal opportunity for all is essential

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Problems Too much reliance on government Higher taxes Forgets that government should be limited Big government dictates to us Self-help ethic gets destroyed True economic freedom gets punished because of welfare & regulations

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Private property rights Free enterprise (pro-business) Small government (except for defense) Stronger state governments Government should ensure order Self-determination Human needs should be met by families & charities Big government is expensive & counterproductive Social conservatism focuses on moral issues(Abortion, gay marriage, school prayer, pornography)

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Problems

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Hypocritical (big government control for some things but not others) Too much faith in market economy Favors big business too much “Trickle down” economics (Reagan) Insensitive to needs of poor & ill Failure to meet the issues of race, gender, & sexual orientation Too religious

Economic and government system based in public ownership Greatly expanding role of government Favors increased efforts towards equality Nationalize certain industries Institute a public works program Steeper taxes on wealthy Cut defense spending

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Demographics

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Black, non-Hispanic
Hispanic
40 percent of Women voted for the Democratic Party
Hispanic Catholic
Baby-Boomer (52-70)
High school or less
College grad+
Urban
<$30,000 Family Income

Demographics

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White, non-Hispanic
White non-Hispanic
Catholic
Silent (71-88)
Rural
$150,000+

Cherishes individual liberty & insists on a sharply limited government. Overtones to anarchism. Oppose just about all government programs

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Democrats

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The Speaker of the House-Nancy Pelosi
The Senate Minority Leader- Charles E. Schumer

Republicans

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President-Donald Trump
Vice President-Mike Pence
Minority Leader in the House- Kevin McCarthy
The Senate Majority Leader- Mitch McConnell
The Senate Minority Leader

Green Party

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Libertarian Party

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Independent Demographics

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38 Percent of Men voted for an Independent Party
College grad