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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