Taxes
What is the typical Democratic approach to taxation?
Increased taxes on the wealthy
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What is the general Democratic stance on the size of government?
They want more government
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What is the general Democratic perspective on military spending?
less emphasis on military presence
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What is the Democratic approach to regulating businesses?
government intervention is necessary to protect public interests, workers, and consumers from potentially harmful corporate practices
What is the Democratic party's typical stance on the death penalty?
against the death penalty
What have Republicans proposed recently to change the tax rates for corporations?
Republicans passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that includes permanent extensions of key corporate tax cuts from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
How do Republicans typically view the role of government in citizens' lives?
They want less government
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How do Republicans typically justify increased military spending?
strong military and world presence
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How do Republicans typically respond to business regulations?
limiting or reducing business regulations. and excessive government stifles the economic growth
How do Republicans generally view the death penalty?
more likely to say it is justified
Explain the concept of "progressive taxation" as favored by Democrats.
where higher-income individuals pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes than lower-income individuals.
Describe the Democratic view regarding federal versus state government powers.
favors a strong federal government to address national issues and protect civil rights
Discuss the Democratic stance on military intervention in foreign conflicts.
diplomacy-first approach
Explain the impact of regulations on the economy from a Democratic standpoint.
regulations are seen as necessary for a well-functioning economy
What reasons do Democrats give for opposing the death penalty?
more likely to oppose it
What is the argument that Republicans make for lower taxes?
decreased tax burdens boost economic growth
What is a common Republican argument for a smaller government?
smaller government is that it protects individual liberty and economic freedom.
What is a common Republican viewpoint regarding national defense?
asserting American strength
What is a common Republican argument against excessive business regulation?
What is a common Republican argument against excessive business regulation?
Discuss the Republican arguments in favor of maintaining the death penalty.
emphasize a "tough on crime" stance and support for capital punishment, especially for heinous crimes.
How do Democrats and Republicans differ on tax incentives for the wealthy?
democrats want to increase tax on wealthy and republicans want to decrease tax on the wealthy
How do views on government size influence policies on healthcare?
How do views on government size influence policies on healthcare?
How does each party view the balance between military spending and social programs?
Republicans generally favor higher military Democrats typically advocate for greater investment in social programs
How do both parties' views on regulation affect the environment?
Democrats support expanded environmental regulations to combat climate change and pollution Republicans typically favor reduced regulations which can lead to a potential rise in pollution.
How do views on the death penalty reflect broader party ideologies?
Republicans want to be more tough on crime and Democrats don't want to take the risk of excecuting the innocent and focus on rehabilitation