Key beliefs of US political parties

Multiple Choice

Which of the following policies do Democrats tend to support, but Republicans tend to oppose?

• Increased spending on social welfare programmes

• A 'get tough' policy on crime

• High levels of defence spending

• Cut federal (national) taxes

Open Ended

How has the Democrat Party's base of electoral support changed over time, and what regions are they most successful in today?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Democrat Party's stance on social and moral issues?

• They support traditional values and states' rights.

• They are strong supporters of rights for minorities, women, and the LGBT community.

• They oppose gun-control legislation.

• They promote religious choice over other rights.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following policies is most closely associated with the provision of social welfare by the Democrats?

• Tax cuts for the wealthy

• Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

• Reduction in minimum wage

• Privatization of healthcare

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Republican Party is correct?

• They are on the left of the political spectrum.

• They are described as conservatives and are electorally successful in rural areas.

• They support higher taxes for the wealthy.

• They promote progressive social values.

Open Ended

How do the Democrat and Republican parties differ in their approach to social and moral issues?

Multiple Select

Select all the principles that are emphasized by the Republican Party's economic policy.

• Personal responsibility

• Government intervention

• Tax cuts

• Personal freedom

Multiple Choice

How do Republican views on social welfare provision differ from those of Democrats, and what are the main reasons for these differences?

• Republicans support a larger role for government in welfare than Democrats because they value equality.

• Republicans want a more limited role for welfare provision than Democrats, emphasizing personal responsibility and individual rights.

• Democrats and Republicans have identical views on social welfare provision.

• Republicans support national standards for welfare, while Democrats oppose them.