Economy
What economic policies do Democrats generally support to promote growth?
They favor Investment in roads, transport, schools, and public safety nets.
What party has more regulation for taxes?
The Democratic party wants to tax more on the wealthy and have more regulations.
what are the main methods of execution? (2)
Lethal injection and Electrocution
What is the Democratic view on the balance of power between state and federal governments?
Support/prioritize more federal government involvement than state.
What social issues do Democrats typically prioritize?
Civil rights, healthcare, and social justice
How do Republicans propose to achieve economic growth?
They want to lower taxes and have less regulation.
What have Republicans proposed recently to change the tax rates for corporations?
Lowering corporate tax rates to boost business growth.
How do Republicans typically advocate for states' rights?
Want less federal involvement, advocating for states to choose.
How do Republicans generally approach social issues like abortion and LGBTQ+ rights?
Generally oppose abortion rights and limit LGBTQ+ protections
What is the Democratic view on government intervention in the economy.
They believe sometimes markets fail so government is necessary to fix or reduce those failures.
Explain the concept of "progressive taxation" as favored by Democrats.
A tax system where higher incomes are taxed at higher rates.
What 2 types of crimes are most often punishable by death in the U.S.?
Capitol murder and Acts of terrorism
What’s a situation where Democrats might support federal intervention over state policies.
When state laws conflict with people’s civil rights or the nation's standards
What is one Democratic stance on healthcare as a social issue?
Expanding affordable healthcare through government programs
What are the Republican beliefs regarding free-market capitalism?
They argue that competition makes businesses efficient, innovative and responsive to customers.
What is the argument that Republicans make for lower taxes?
Lower taxes encourage investment and economic growth.
As of 2025, How many U.S. states still allow the death penalty and which state has the most executions?
27 and Texas
What are the Republican arguments for maintaining state power in education?
That education should be controlled by the states believing they offer more efficiency and tailored to students.
What is one common Republican view on family values?
Emphasis on traditional marriage and parental roles
How do the parties differ in their approaches to unemployment and job creation?
democrats- uses government spending to increase safety nets and investing in training.
republicans- tend to prefer letting businesses incentives lead recovery and less government spending.
How do Democrats and Republicans differ on tax incentives for the wealthy?
Democrats favor higher taxes on the wealthy, while Republicans support tax breaks to spur investment.
How do views of the death penalty reflect on the broader party ideologies?
Democrats- oppose. Concerns: racial bias, wrongful convictions, and more expensive than jail.
Republicans- support. Reassured: justice for victims, holding individuals accountable, and upholding long-standing punishments.
How do both parties’ views on state versus national power influence their policy decisions?
Reps: Favor limiting federal gov, having more state autonomy/local control, and try to oppose/divert from federal regulations
Dems: Usually favor federal power even deeming it as necessary, believes it ensures equality, and try to protect the rights of the people while pushing for federal programs
How do social policies reflect the ideological differences between the two parties?
Democrats push equality through government action; Republicans stress tradition and individual responsibility