Similarities
and Differences
Democrats
& Republicans
It is dangerous to over generalize the
two parties. However, by studying the trends due to certain events, we may be
able to identify patterns of party composition thus, further understand where we may fit in the ideals our two party system.
Historical Stand on Issues: Democrat/Republican
Issue |
Democrats |
Republicans |
|
Social Spending |
Pro |
Anti |
|
Military Spending |
Anti |
Pro |
|
Budget Deficit |
Balanced Budget |
Tax Cuts |
|
Education |
Pro Spending
Pro Public Schools
Pro Teachers
Unions |
Anti Spending
Pro School Choice
Pro Teacher Testing |
|
Culture |
Pro Multiculturalism |
Pro monoculture |
|
Life Style |
Liberal Freedom |
Traditional Values |
|
Abortion |
Pro Choice |
Pro Life |
|
Gay Rights |
Pro |
Anti |
|
Gun Control |
Pro |
Anti |
|
Environment |
Pro Environment |
Pro Big Business |
|
Energy |
Pro-Alternative
Sources |
Pro Big Energy
Companies |
|
Unions |
Pro |
Anti |
Generalizations of Party Affiliation
|
Traditionally
Dem. Switched to Republican |
Democrats |
Republicans |
|
Southerners |
Union members |
Business owners |
|
Farmers |
Minorities |
White |
|
|
Jewish, Catholic |
Protestant |
|
|
Urban Dwellers |
Suburban Dwellers
Rural Dwellers |
|
|
Economic Liberals |
Economic Conservatives
Free Market |
