Political Parties Republican v Democrat

Supports welfare

• D

• R

Has conservative views

• D

• R

Well-known president was Abraham Lincoln, who ended slavery and the Civil War

• D

• R

Lower taxes and smaller government.

• D

• R

Has more liberal views.

• D

• R

Symbol is the donkey.

• D

• R

Usually raise taxes to support government programs.

• D

• R

Wants to cut military spending

• D

• R

Higher taxes and larger government.

• D

• R

Symbol is the elephant.

• D

• R