What's the difference between Democrats and Republicans?
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History, Social Studies
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5th - 6th Grade
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Easy
Kathryn Moore
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19 Slides • 7 Questions
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What's the difference between Democrats and Republicans?
This lesson will teach you about the two main political parties in America.
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Political Party
Politics = Government
Party = Group of People
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Multiple Choice
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How do you join a political party?
-Your friends and family members
-Your beliefs
-You like a person running for President
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Multiple Choice
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Democrats
Political Party
Symbol is the Donkey
(It's a long story)
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Multiple Choice
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Democrat means:
Demo (people)
Crat (rule)
Democrats are "FOR ALL PEOPLE"
Democrats are also called "Liberal"
Liberal means Freedom
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Why are some people DEMOCRATS?
Think the government should GIVE or HELP people in need.
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But to help people costs $$$$$!
Democrats believe in using taxes to help people.
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So they vote YES for things like...
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And high taxes to
help schools
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Democrats want...
Rich people to pay more taxes
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Multiple Choice
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Barack Obama
Our most recent Democrat President
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Joe Biden was Barack Obama's
Vice President
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Joe Biden
Is a Democrat who is now running for President
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The Republican Party
Sometimes called the GOP
(Grand Old Party)
Their symbol is the ELEPHANT
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Multiple Choice
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Why are some people REPUBLICANS?
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Republicans want...
States and people to make their own decisions
This is called "Small Government"
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People to help themselves
Not government helping
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Republicans want a strong military
Taxes should go to military, not things like education
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Multiple Choice
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Donald Trump
is a Republican
He is trying to get elected for a 2nd term
He cannot have 3 terms
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This lesson will teach you about the two main political parties in America.
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