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Welcome JSA Members
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A PRESENTATION ON THE UNITED STATES TWO LARGEST POLITICAL PARTIES:
Diogo Presents:The American Party
The Party
Webster defines as: “Group of persons organized to acquire and exercise political power”
What is Political Power?
Power is derived from:
So then what is politics?
Power =ability to effect change Politics is defined as: the art or science of
governmentb: the art or science concerned with
guiding or influencing governmental policyc: the art or science concerned with
winning and holding control over a governmentReally its just: the art of the possible
Brief History of American Parties:
Democrats
A Brief History o Founded in
1828:oldest party in the world
o Has elected 15 Presidents
o Since the 1930s: Socially liberal and progressive platform
o Famous Democrats include: FDR, JFK, Obama ,
Modern Platform o Recently more
centrist economic and socially progressive agenda
o More social freedoms, affirmative action, balanced budget, and mixed market economy
o Most recently universal health care.
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Republicans
A Brief History o GOP—Founded in
1854, Lincoln’s Party o 18 republican
presidents o Dominated American
politics from 1860-1932
o Famous Republicans include: Bush, Lincoln, Romney, John Boehner
Modern Platform o American
Conservatism: Fiscal Conservatism, free markets (Laissez-fair)
o Opposed to large federal spending
o Feels that government is more of a liability then an asset
Issues:
Obama-care Gay marriage Abortion Spending States Rights Constitution Education
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