Political Parties

Political Parties

In the United States

Poll

Coke or Pepsi

• Coke

• Pepsi

Poll

Dunkin or Starbucks?

• Dunkin

• Starbucks

Poll

Android or iPhone?

• Android

• iPhone

Poll

Lou's or Giordano's?

• Lou's

• Giordano's

Poll

Cubs or Sox?

• Cubs

• Sox

Brand Loyalty

• What made you chose certain brands over others?

• Would you ever consider giving up the brands you chose?

• What would make you change brands?

Political Parties = Brands

• We associate certain things with political parties just like we associate certain things with brand names.

• Many people have party loyalty- just like you have brand loyalty!

• What would you do if you got to the ballot and didn't know any of the candidates?

The Republican Party (Quick Facts)

• Color: Red

• Mascot: Elephant

• Strong Republican States: Texas, Alabama

• Conservative

• The "Right"

The Democratic Party (Quick Facts)

• Color: Blue

• Mascot: Donkey

• Strong Democratic States: California, New York, Illinois

• Liberal

• The "Left"

3rd Parties

• All Other Parties that are not Democrats or Republicans

• Wide variety of beliefs!

• Heads up: You will be creating a 3rd party for your project this outcome

Multiple Select

Which of the following would republicans generally agree with?

• Pro Life

• 2nd Amendment

• Universal Health Care

• Raising taxes

Multiple Select

Which of the following would democrats generally agree with?

• LGBTQ + Rights

• Privatized Healthcare

• Pro death penalty

• BLM Organization

Multiple Choice

___% of Americans identify as republican.

• 51

• 47

• 31

• 25

Multiple Choice

__% of Americans identify as democrats.

• 53

• 18

• 31

• 21

Multiple Choice

The Republican Party was founded in

• 1789

• 1801

• 1856

• 1899

Multiple Choice

The Democratic Party was founded in

• 1792

• 1806

• 1857

• 1901

Think of...

• A celebrity

• What political party they are

• How you know

Poll

Political Parties are generally GOOD for America.

• Agree

• Disagree