Political Spectrum
On the far left of the political spectrum, call for wide-sweeping, rapid change in the political, social, or economic system. They may be willing to resort to extreme methods to bring about change, including the use of violence and revolution.
Radical
What is a political party
a group of voters that supports similar ideas about running a government
Animal and color
D=Donkey, blue
R=Elephant, red
Who makes the laws in the U.S and What are the two houses of congress
the Legislative Branch and House of Representatives and Senate
What are the Presidents three options and what happens
Veto: Pres doesn't sign but if 2/3 vote in congress it becomes a law
Sign: becomes a law
Pocket Veto: Pres ignores but if congress is in session it becomes a law after 10 days
May share viewpoints with both liberals and conservatives. They are seen as tolerant, (accepting of other people’s views) They do not hold extreme views of their own. They advocate a “go-slow” or “wait-and-see” approach to social or political change.
Moderate
What is a policy
an idea, plan, position, or rule
Liberal or Conservative
D=Liberal
R=Conservative
leader in each house and my representatives
S= speaker:Mike Johnson
R=Vice President:JD Vance
My S= Kattie Britt and Tommy Tuberville
My R=Gary Palmer
Are on the far right of the ideological spectrum, want to go back to the way things were—the “good ol’ days.” , willing to use extreme methods, like abusing government power to achieve their goals.
Reactionary
Why have political parties
so voters can vote for people who share their opinions/beliefs
More or less government involvement
D=More
R=Less
How many Senators are there and how many Representatives are there
S=100(2 per state)
R=435(population determines)
Favor keeping things the way they are which is called keeping the status quo, can be hesitant or cautious. They might not want to adopt new policies, especially if they involve increasing government responsibility. They feel that less government involvement in everyday life and business is better for our country.
Conservative
What is the Democrat political stance
more government involvement
More or less taxes
D=More
R=Less
how long is a Senators and a Representatives term
S=6 years
R=2 years
Believe that the government should be actively involved in the promotion of social welfare of a nation’s citizens- which means to help make sure everyone has basic needs met. They usually call for peaceful and gradual change within the existing political system. They reject violent revolution as a way of changing the way things are, often called the status quo.
Liberal
What is the Republican political stance
less government involvement
More or less restrictive freedoms and open or closed borders
D=More, open
R=Less, closed
Requirements for Senator and Representative
S=30 yrs old, U.S citizen for 9 yrs, and live in state they represent
R=25 yrs old, U.S citizen for 7 yrs, and live in state they represent