...1. Identify three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Political ideology is known to be a certain set of ethical ideals, principles, myths, doctrines, or symbols of a social movement, institution, class, etc that explains how society should work and offers their political and cultural blueprint for a certain order. In America, we have various parties including two major political parties known as Democrat and Republican. Both parties both agree and have and ideas on how to run the country and what’s acceptable and not acceptable. Like any other party, both Democrats and Republicans may have some similar views but also have different views or beliefs that separate them. • One ideological difference between the Democrat and Republican parties is their view on personal security. The Democrat party believe that governments should not only secure the U.S. borders but to also advance on personal security. This belief has been translated into policies that extend health care access to as many citizens as possible, raising the minimum wage and expanding unemployment insurance as a result. Republicans on the other hand, vigorously opposes this use of government, insisting that we should not be compelled to our brothers’ keeper. It is known that of the 13 states that have refused the offer of the federal government to pay 100 percent of the costs to expand health care coverage, 12 of them are Republican controlled. Republicans see...
Words: 315 - Pages: 2
...1. Identify three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Political ideology is known to be a certain set of ethical ideals, principles, myths, doctrines, or symbols of a social movement, institution, class, etc that explains how society should work and offers their political and cultural blueprint for a certain order. In America, we have various parties including two major political parties known as Democrat and Republican. Both parties both agree and have and ideas on how to run the country and what’s acceptable and not acceptable. Like any other party, both Democrats and Republicans may have some similar views but also have different views or beliefs that separate them. • One ideological difference between the Democrat and Republican parties is their view on personal security. The Democrat party believe that governments should not only secure the U.S. borders but to also advance on personal security. This belief has been translated into policies that extend health care access to as many citizens as possible, raising the minimum wage and expanding unemployment insurance as a result. Republicans on the other hand, vigorously opposes this use of government, insisting that we should not be compelled to our brothers’ keeper. It is known that of the 13 states that have refused the offer of the federal government to pay 100 percent of the costs to expand health care coverage, 12 of them are Republican controlled. Republicans see...
Words: 856 - Pages: 4
...Political Socialization is the process in which a person gains political views. This is the cause of agents of socialization such as family, education, religion, gender, race/ethnicity, region of country, socio-economic status, mass media, opinion leaders, and historical events. Peer groups can also reinforce political views. The political spectrum is a system of classifying political positions that makes up independent political parties. The left side of the political spectrum consists of a liberal perspective while the right side consists of a more conservative perspectives. Political parties are groups of people who have similar beliefs and try to control the government by winning elections and holding public office. America has a two-party system, meaning it is dominated by two opposing major parties. These are the Democratic and Republican parties. Minor parties are also vital to American politics by...
Words: 875 - Pages: 4
...In the political world, gridlock occurs when there is a disagreement on what actions to take on America’s more controversial problems, and so no action is taken at all. This disagreement stems from the opposing views of each political party and can occur between the Congress and President, the House and Congress, or members within the Congress. If no one takes action, the problem only becomes worse, leaving Americans to question and distrust the government. The divide between each political party grows each year, and when the government focuses on them instead of the citizens, it causes Congressional gridlock, among other problems. Part of the issue lies in the way political parties view each other. In his article for governing.com, Babak Armajani (2012) states that gridlock is rooted in a competition of sorts between the two parties. He writes, “Today we are conditioned to think that the debate over federal fiscal policy is a competition between Republicans and Democrats. Who will "win?" Because neither side can afford to let the other win, gridlock is perpetuated. We all lose.”...
Words: 640 - Pages: 3
...Farah Savira February 4, 2014 Kristin Skager Read 211-10 Challenge Reading #1 Summary and Response of “Britain’s Ministry of Nudges” Summary In the article “Britain’s Ministry of Nudges”, Katrin Bennhold discusses about the Britain government’s development of nudging that has its advantages and disadvantages. The author begins the introduction with a test held by 24-year-old psychologist, Alex Gyani, which examines how writing exercise can help people to seek a job. This concept is known as behavior change. Although the concept adapts from America’s best-selling book, “Nudge”, by Richard H. Taller and Cass R. Sustein, British government is the one who apply the understanding. Then, Britain’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, built a team to nudge people that called “Behavioral Insights Team” or “nudge unit” in 2010 that were expected to improve the society. As a result, Britain government has succeeded to involve in tax payment and trained the public servant in behavior science. In addition, Gyani thinks that the idea of plan making from Todd Rogers, an assistant professor of public policy at Harvard, will create commitment to people who run it. Even though Britain’s nudge unit efforts are beneficial, people think that the government controls their choices, diminishes the services, and makes the job seekers feel forced to take the writing exercise. Nevertheless, the belief of nudging has convinced American policy makers to improve the government services. Ultimately, Bennhold...
Words: 424 - Pages: 2
...will define social justice as defined in America, as well as it is defined by our northerly neighbors, in Canada. The author will analyze the ideologies of both countries, with regard to social justice, identifying similarities and illustrating differences by examining historical values, economic structure, and issues of discrimination that factor into the application of social justice and/or social injustice in each country. Using reasoning skills, the author will support statements or arguments about social justice as it pertains to both the U.S. and Canada. America America is a country of conflicting ideologies. Conservatism is an ideology which places a high premium on progress as a slow, gradual process. Conservatives, or in political terms, the Right, view most forms of change as an invitation to chaos. They prefer smaller government and less regulation (www.diffen.com). This constituency is likely to be privileged in society, and usually as a result of aristocracy that has been inherited, or passed down from previous generations. When things change too quickly, this privilege, in the eyes of its possessors, is at risk- hence the fear of change a conservative may have. The other ideology that is gaining traction in recent generations, in America, is liberalism. Liberalism is a belief in equal opportunity for all, within a defined set of laws governed by law. Liberal minded people in America believe in more evenly distribution of wealth, rights, and resources, regardless...
Words: 1600 - Pages: 7
...8.3 While other countries have more formal parties, America’s political parties are decentralized, with city, state, and national bodies. State governments are responsible for holding elections, and each state has its own special party organization. Although government in the states level is becoming more formal, a majority of presidential campaigning is done through the candidate’s personal campaign organization. Each state has a different way to carry out elections. One factor they decide on is which type of primary to have: closed, open, or blanket. Until the 1930’s, party machines, which were commonly corrupt, had a huge influence over city governments. By using the patronage system, they kept members loyal by giving them important positions in government. While local parties have declined today, county-level parties have had more activity in their elections. Each party has its own national committee. The national committee is in charge of writing the party platform and nominating a presidential and vice presidential candidate to represent the party at the national convention. During nonelection years, the national committee is in charge of maintaining the party organization. 8.4 During the elections, parties attract voters with their accomplishments and promises. Those who are attracted to these party’s platforms form coalitions in support of certain policies. Presidents don’t rely as much on coalitions as they used to because television has allowed them easier access...
Words: 268 - Pages: 2
...have questioned the effectiveness of the reform of parliament under this coalition, for example suggesting that The referendum on AV may have lead to an even more hung parliament. On the one hand, Primeministers, known as the incumbent, can no longer call elections to suit their own interests. This was due to the establishment of fixed term elections introduced by Cameron in 2011. The reform reduces media speculation, which makes parliament more stable and fairer for parties not in government. This is also a fairer system as Primeministers would usually call an election when their party was significantly higher in the opinion polls than all other political parties, making the chances of them re-gaining power much stronger than they may have been 5 years down the line at a set date. On the other hand, some people have suggested that 5 years is too long, noteabely Nick Clegg who wanted 4 years between elections. There have also been concerns about whether campaigns will become dragged out and leborious like America’s 18 month season. Also the fixed term elections don’t necessarily make for a better government and shown by the USA, for example. The flexibility of non-fixed term election system allows for a dissolution and new election if the Government has an inadequate majority. The value of this has been shown in 1951, 1964 and the second election in 1974. Overall, I believe that despite the fact that fixed term elections don’t necessarily lead to a better government, it does...
Words: 690 - Pages: 3
...gerrymandering is almost as old as the nation, and both parties have used it. In the 1980s, when Democrats had more political power in state legislatures, they were enthusiastic proponents of partisan gerrymandering. In recent years, the two major political parties, leveraging the technologies of the modern age, have intentionally and systematically excluded each other from state legislatures like never before.”1 Gerrymandering is collective and bi-partisan in nature. Considering, the span of citizens across the United States and levels of government it impacts. Background: Gerrymandering has had a background with both political parties. Maryland’s 3rd district in Democratic Representative John Sarbanes is currently...
Words: 746 - Pages: 3
...Some would say that America’s development of the two party system began in 1787 between the Anti-federalists and the Federalists, while others would argue that this emerging form of government began in 1789 between the Federalists and the Anti-federalists who were eventually renamed the Democratic-Republicans. Since then, our government finds itself in the same two party system, but the two sides now hold opinions on things very different than the loyalty to the British Parliament. This system of government, once effective in representing our country, has since become ineffective, neglectful, and outdated. In the last presidential election in 2016, there were only two government parties on the minds of the people of the United States, and those were the Democrats and the Republicans. This past election, the republican candidate Donald Trump had 46.69% of the votes, and the democrat candidate claimed 47.75% of the votes. This leaves only 5.56% of the votes to go to...
Words: 1115 - Pages: 5
...Ever since the American Revolution came to an end, a verbal war broke out to see what political party would own America's power. Even though there may be more than two parties, both the Democratic and Republican parties have stayed dominant over time. They have fought over hopes on tax implements, health care issues, and immigration policies. Tax implements have played a major role between social classes.The Democrats believe there should only be cuts for middle and low income families. In their mind, hard work should not be rewarded with penalty. By them taxing the wealthy, they are able to give out grants to the people that cannot afford a better education. However, Republicans believe that both corporations and people of all income levels should have tax cuts done properly. Tax rates on investments in productive businesses are much higher than tax rates on alternative investment options. Investment in owner-occupied housing, for example, is taxed at a rate of –3.5 percent, compared to investment in structures or land by corporate businesses, which are taxed at more than 30 percent (Hamilton Projects). They do not want the people that have invested all their money into extreme...
Words: 510 - Pages: 3
...From 1824-1854 America was under the Second American Political Party System. This system included two parties that played a vital role in shaping the way America’s party system operates now: the Democrats and the Whigs. The development of these two parties and the relationships between the candidates can be seen throughout the thirty years the Second Party System existed which is discussed in the book Andrew Jackson vs. Henry Clay: Democracy and Development in Antebellum America by Harry L. Watson. By reading Watson’s work, the reader can differentiate the comparisons and contrasts of Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay, personally and professionally, and how they believe that the American government should operate. For example, the Market Revolution opened the political...
Words: 949 - Pages: 4
...recently, we had observed a slight resurgence in the power of political parties. A lot of this was demonstrated by the increasingly polarised ideological stances of the Republican Party and the Democrat Party, because as the divide between the two parties became more apparent, ideological differences were more visible, with less policy overlap. The exploitation of primaries by the Republican Party over the last 20 years has also proved an effective deterrent for any Republican who dared to oppose the party line. In recent years, the Tea Party’s hijacking of the process has resulted in more extreme candidates being elected. The Democrats have in turned voiced their support for unpopular Republican social issues all the more readily, such as gay marriage or abortion. Therefore, it would appear that the parties have represented the core beliefs of their voters more successfully than during the 1960s, for example, when the New Deal Coalition comprised both the traditional support of white Southerners who had always voted Democrat, and the African American community that had gained employment through the construction of federally funded infrastructure. This draws a sharp contrast to the Republican Party that swept Bush to the White House in 2004, when the support was made up of almost unanimously social and fiscal conservatives, although Bush’s immigration stance won him a slice of the Hispanic vote as well. Moreover, the parties’ running of government has also generally appeared more...
Words: 1821 - Pages: 8
...had sought political rewards commensurate with their military achievements” (Oates 138). However, Washington was happy to go back to his plantation without any political compensation. This act was “unprecedented in modern times” (Oates 138), since generals during this era typically tried to gain political power from their victories. The whole world was surprised and awed by this unusual behavior. John Trumbull even described it as “a Conduct so novel, so inconceivable to the People” (Oates 138). Washington “acquired instant fame as a modern Cincinnatus” and “a living embodiment of all that classical republican virtue the age was eagerly trying to recover” (Oates 138). Even today, most people expect a reward when they are victorious. Washington separating from politics would be like a modern basketball star winning a championship, and then not taking the trophy. By surrendering his sword, Washington astounded the entire world, because this behavior was very unorthodox, and it demonstrated...
Words: 974 - Pages: 4
...A Comparative Study of Metaphor in British and United States of America (US) Political Discourse Student’s Name University Affiliation Comparative Study of Metaphor in British and United States of America (US) Political Discourse Abstract This study offers a research on the application of metaphor in the discourse of cultural and political aspects between these two countries; The United States of America and Great Britain. As a result, this is an analysis of the various factors related to the perspective in terms of the cultural and socio-political phenomenon, in which a lot of attention is placed on the elements ascertaining the pragmatic, variable, and cognitive details of the British and US's political discourses: The inaugural speeches of four US presidents and party political manifestos of two British political parties during the period between 1974 and 1997 are analysed. The main purpose of undertaking this kind of comparative study of the British and the American political discourses is quite evident, these discourses symbolize intriguing and complex methods of cultural values and political differences as depicted in the respective linguistic contexts. The key findings are that metaphors from the domains of conflict, journey and buildings are general across the divide. However, the British corpus contain metaphors that draw on the source domain of plants whereas the American corpus hugely draws on source domains like fire and light and the physical environments that are...
Words: 6092 - Pages: 25
