Democratic Party
How was the Democratic Party commenced?
The Democratic Party's derivation arose in the 1800s by Thomas Jefferson, an anti-federalist who strongly believed in a weak central government, opposition to federalists and aristocrats, strict interpretation of the constitution, and favoritism of personal liberties, just to name a few key aspects. At the time, (1800s), the "Democratic" party had not yet discovered said name and were most well known as the "Democratic-Republican" party or the "Jeffersonian" party, named after anti-federalist and founder of the party himself, Thomas Jefferson. Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, is also believed to have played a role in the foundation of the Democratic Party by his ableness to relate to most of the poorer and middle class families at the time.
What are some of the Democratic Party's main policies?
Economy:
As of today, the Democratic Party has the privilege to account for first woman to contribute as speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi who has worked tirelessly for the common good of the American people. Senator Harry Reid of Nevada is a man worth giving praise to due to his harmonious outlook on American politics. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz holds chair at the Democratic National Committee and promotes the powerful Democratic values.
The Democratic Party's derivation arose in the 1800s by Thomas Jefferson, an anti-federalist who strongly believed in a weak central government, opposition to federalists and aristocrats, strict interpretation of the constitution, and favoritism of personal liberties, just to name a few key aspects. At the time, (1800s), the "Democratic" party had not yet discovered said name and were most well known as the "Democratic-Republican" party or the "Jeffersonian" party, named after anti-federalist and founder of the party himself, Thomas Jefferson. Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, is also believed to have played a role in the foundation of the Democratic Party by his ableness to relate to most of the poorer and middle class families at the time.
What are some of the Democratic Party's main policies?
Economy:
- Create a strong economy which is built from the middle class out and made to last
- Cut the Deficit in half
- Motivation of affordable housing decisions and home ownership
- Overall eliminate debt
- Every Woman has the choice and constitutional right to make all decisions herself in regards to her own body
- Protection of women's health rights in reference to contraceptives, mammograms and other screenings
- Investments in stem cell and other needed medical research
- Equal treatment of same-sex couples under law
- Religious and racial profiling is considered wrong
- Fight for equal employment as well as equal pay among women in the work force
- Aide failing public schools
- Double investments in Pell Grants
- Make college tuition tax deductible
- Hire new teachers
- US leadership at United Nations and create a respectful disagreement
- Heighten relations with Japan, South Korea, India and Pakistan
- US leadership in Africa regarding charitable and financial goals
- Make a point that every American has the admission to affordable health care
- Expand coverage and cut health care costs
- No unjustified insurance cancellation
As of today, the Democratic Party has the privilege to account for first woman to contribute as speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi who has worked tirelessly for the common good of the American people. Senator Harry Reid of Nevada is a man worth giving praise to due to his harmonious outlook on American politics. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz holds chair at the Democratic National Committee and promotes the powerful Democratic values.
In 2008, a study was published by Nature Neuroscience which proved that Democrats are better able of tolerating ambiguity and complex reasoning rather than Republicans, drawing to the conclusion that Democrats are more intelligent than Republicans...
Republican Party
How did the Republican Party originate?
It has been said that the Republican Party began in the 1800s, by Alexander Hamilton around the time the Democratic party arose and Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were disagreeing amongst federalist idealisms. Alexander Hamilton, strong advocate for the Federalist party believed in a loose interpretation of the constitution, a strong central government and the idea of the National Bank of the United States. Although being known as the "Federalist" party, the party also acquired the name the "Hamiltonians" after Alexander Hamilton. In 1854, during Abraham Lincoln's presidency and slavery issues, it is noted that people who were opposed to the idea of buying and selling Africans as laborers and slaves were considered Republicans, also giving themselves the name the "Grand Old Party" or, "GOP."
What are some of the Republican Party's main policies?
Economy:
Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, helped reform the Republican National Convention (RNC) by making it a much more effective way of electing Republican candidates. Co-chairman of the Republican National Committee, Sharon Day, has helped to create jobs for many individuals. Tony Parker serves as the Republican National Committee treasurer and is a great source for dealing with financial matters. Secretary of the Republican National Committee, Demetra DeMonte, has worked amongst many positions making her leadership skills valued.
It has been said that the Republican Party began in the 1800s, by Alexander Hamilton around the time the Democratic party arose and Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were disagreeing amongst federalist idealisms. Alexander Hamilton, strong advocate for the Federalist party believed in a loose interpretation of the constitution, a strong central government and the idea of the National Bank of the United States. Although being known as the "Federalist" party, the party also acquired the name the "Hamiltonians" after Alexander Hamilton. In 1854, during Abraham Lincoln's presidency and slavery issues, it is noted that people who were opposed to the idea of buying and selling Africans as laborers and slaves were considered Republicans, also giving themselves the name the "Grand Old Party" or, "GOP."
What are some of the Republican Party's main policies?
Economy:
- Belief that inflation is a hidden regressive tax
- Shrink the Federal Housing Administration
- Review of the Federal Reserve
- Encouragement of the Human Life Life Amendment/ No funding in abortion clinics/ Ban abortion in constitution
- Make a law defining that marriage is only between a man and a woman
- Homosexuals should not have the right to serve openly in the military
- Women excluded from combat
- No federal college loans
- Promotion of homeschooling and school choice
- Support of student initiated prayers
- Issue new ways to help poorer nations
- Model foreign aid on Millennium Challenge Corporation
- View Latin American countries as allies
- Assist Africa through a private sector and humanitarian investments
- Prevent China from attacking Taiwan
- Repeal ObamaCare
- Belief in ABC's (Abstinence, Be faithful, and Change behavior)
- Universal health care leads to disorganization
- Reform Medicare with seniors in mind
Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, helped reform the Republican National Convention (RNC) by making it a much more effective way of electing Republican candidates. Co-chairman of the Republican National Committee, Sharon Day, has helped to create jobs for many individuals. Tony Parker serves as the Republican National Committee treasurer and is a great source for dealing with financial matters. Secretary of the Republican National Committee, Demetra DeMonte, has worked amongst many positions making her leadership skills valued.