The Republican

The two original political parties, the Federalist and the Democratic-Republicans had many different views on many different issues. They both had completely different ideas on how the government should be run. They both had completely different ideas on who should run it and how it should be ran. One of the issues they fought about was the difference of the ability between the wealthy running the government and the people running the government. The original political parties in American…

The Republican and Democratic parties differ on many key national issues. One of the most difficult and controversial issues that they differ on is abortion. An abortion is a medical process that deliberately terminates a human pregnancy. The Republican Party opposes this issue, while the Democratic Party is in support of it. The Republican Party is pro-life when it comes to the issue on abortion. The party has firmly rooted beliefs that an unborn child has an individual right to life that…

different types of democracy; a republican and a direct. The question is, which form is best? In my opinion, a republican democracy is the best. However, it has problems of its own. Direct democracies and republican democracies have important similarities and differences.To provide a little background, the direct democracy originated in ancient Athens Greece. It is defined as a form of democracy in which every citizen votes directly on every issue. The republican democracy originated in Rome,…

Factions Forming Prior to the Constitution, our Founding Fathers did not intend for the nation to have any factions. In fact, many saw factions as a danger to the republican government. However, during the ratification process, it became evident that such divisions would rise despite the danger they posed. The earliest faction existed because of differing viewpoints on the ratification of the Constitution. Federalists were for the constitution and a strong national government, whereas…

In 1800, the United States is on the edge of a new era. Newly elected president, Thomas Jefferson steps into office as he introduces the Democratic-Republican Party. The nation remains split after the American Revolution. Born into a family of farmers, I have chosen to belong to the Democratic-Republican Party that fights for the good of all citizens and shifts against Federalism; based on our similarities, my best friend should join me. Thomas Jefferson values farmers and the contribution…

each differing slightly or drastically from one another. The two most prominent parties are the Republican (Red America) and Democrat (Blue America). A Republican can be defined as someone who prefers a small government that provides less services for America. They are generally opposed to gay marriage, abortions, restricting gun-control, and allowing illegal immigrants in the country. Also, a Republican is more likely to believe in God. A Democrat, on the other hand, prefers a large government…

of a Republican In the political landscape, it is often emotional decisions that sway voters to one side or another. Whereas a voter is less inclined to change their fundamental values based on an appeal to logic, a savvy politician can use emotional appeals to persuade the public to change their minds, and indeed, to change their vote. The “Confessions of a Republican” ad used a perfect combination of emotion, persuasion, and style to present a cogent argument that helped persuade Republican…

Brandon Mrs.Baker Social Studies 19 January 2016 41 “Well i am moved, I want a kinder, gentler nation.” George Bush from the 1988 Republican Convention acceptance speech.The quote meant Bush wanted a kinder, gentler nation, meaning he wanted a nation without discrimination, or a nation where any unhappy child from any unhappy home could learn to read,or where any child could become President of the United States.George…

held for women that they felt was necessary to update and change, much to the chagrin of the traditionalists of their respective time periods. The same can be said about both Republican Motherhood and the Cult of Domesticity. While overlapping, the two movements have many nuanced differences. The first to appear, Republican Motherhood was the post-Revolutionary war movement for women. Higher expectation in knowledge and education was the main goal in order to raise better American citizens. In…

Despite the fact that Republicans and Democrats represent distinctly different viewpoints, both utilize surprisingly similar strategies to persuade voters in their favor. The future of America will be determined by the upcoming presidential election. Many candidates, representing both the Democratic and Republican platforms, are desperately vying for the win. Senator Bernie Sanders, representing the Democrats, and Governor John Kasich, a Republican, are just two of those contenders who are…