Democrats and Republicans: Values, Principles, and Policies (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Ideology (definition)
Ideology (definition)
Core beliefs & ideas shaping party's positions & policies
'Big tent' approach in US politics
'Big tent' approach in US politics
Broad, inclusive coalitions across diverse groups
Democrats' view on taxation
Democrats' view on taxation
Higher taxes on wealthiest to fund social welfare programmes
Democrats' view on healthcare
Democrats' view on healthcare
Fundamental right, not commodity; expand affordable coverage
Judicial activism (Democrats favour)
Judicial activism (Democrats favour)
Broad interpretation; Constitution adapts to modern times
Democrats on church & state separation
Democrats on church & state separation
Strongly defend it; oppose religious doctrine in policy
Republicans' view on taxation
Republicans' view on taxation
Lower taxes; 'trickle-down economics' benefits everyone
Republicans' view on abortion
Republicans' view on abortion
Strongly pro-life; favour restrictions; seek to overturn Roe
Originalism (Republicans favour)
Originalism (Republicans favour)
Constitution interpreted by original meaning of framers
Republicans on Second Amendment
Republicans on Second Amendment
Vigorously defend gun ownership as fundamental right