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How did the Eugene V Debs offer an alternative to the progressive programs of the Republicans and Democrats?
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Political activist, Eugene Debs won elective office as a Democrat but changed his politics to Socialism following imprisonment for his labor activism. He founded and ran on the third party Socialist ticket. This party eventually split and Debs went with the majority Social Democratic party. Debs offered average American voters an alternative to the Republican and Democratic parties.
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Is it true that both the Democrats and Republicans were pleased with President Ford's foreign policy decisions and programs?
false
Who tends to favor social-welfare programs?
The Democrats are the "Peoples party" in America. The Republicans are the "Conservatives" who are all for BIG BUSINESS and keep the poor as poor as possible. The Democrate party was founded by the KKK.
What is the difference between democrates and Republicans?
There are several main differences that are usually characteristic of these two parties, however there are always exceptions.In general Democrats support higher government spending and higher taxes, while Republicans argue against tax increase and massive spending.Democrats favor big government and programs and agencies, Republicans advocate smaller government.Republicans tend to favor large defense programs while Democrats usually vote to spend less on defense.Generally Republicans are against abortion, while Democrats believe it should be legalized.Democrats tend to support Gay Marriage, while Republicans oppose.Democrats support gun control, Republicans oppose.Republicans oppose minimum wage, while Democrats support.The biggest, and most characteristic difference between the two, however, is the size of the government. Democrats believe that the government should be expanded and should provide for the public, an example being health care and welfare. Republicans believe that the government should not grow excessively and should be limited. They support private sector services.
Were voters so angry over Roosevelt's programs that they elected more Republicans to Congress in 1934?
No. The Democrats gained 9 seats in the House of Representatives, and 10 in the Senate - most unusual for a mid-term election.
What tends to favor social-welfare programs?
Democrats tend to favor these programs.
What social welfare programs were instituted during the progressive era?
What social welfare programs were instituted during the progressive era
What group tends to favor social welfare programs?
Democrats tend to favor these programs.
What is Obama's source of opposition?
Most of President Obama's opponents are Republicans, especially conservative Republicans. They disagree with the president on a number of issues, such as the economy (the president believed a stimulus plan was necessary, while most Republicans wanted to focus on cutting the deficit); and social issues like gay rights or expanded access to contraception. Many Republicans also oppose social programs like Medicare and food stamps, which most Democrats and the president support.
What is the political party of welfare recipients?
Welfare recipients do not all belong to one political party. People from various political backgrounds can receive welfare benefits, and support for social welfare programs can be found in different political parties.
What do Republicans stand for?
Republicans are considered more conservative than Democrats. However, there are liberal Republicans and conservative Democrats. The Republicans tend to favor less government when dealing with domestic problems, and individual and states' rights. Republicans tend to favor economic laws that regulate as little as possible. They tend to favor ways to help the states and local governments, and allow private charities to help individuals in need instead of federal programs. Republican tend to favor more defense spending and to be against funding for abortions. They favor enforcement of immigration laws and are against giving voting rights to illegal immigrants. They want to balance the budget and find a way to slowly reduce the national debt.
When the government implements programs such as progressive income tax rates what is likely to occur?
When the government inplement programs such as progressive income tax rates what ocurr.
How is democract different from a Republican?
Traditionally, the difference between Republicans and Democrats has been their views on the roles of the federal government. Democrats believe that it is the governments role to protect the people and that it is the duty of the federal government to ensure a minimum for all Americans, thus they support programs that provide for retirement (social security), ensure the availability of food regardless of income, health insurance and medicine, and education. In order for the government to provide this sort of assistance, it costs money, thus they tend to raise taxes, which is the only source of money the government has. Democrats tend to raise taxes on the wealthy while minimizing taxes on those who make below a certain limit (typically around 40,000 for a family of 4). Republicans believe that a federal governments primary role is to protect the citizens from external threat only, and trust the market to provide for the social wellbeing of the country. They support lowering taxes, especially on the wealthiest, in order to encourage economic growth, and that competition and enterprise will force businesses to provide living wages for those who work at the bottom tier. Although many republicans do support social welfare programs, the core ideology is against the existence, and when it come to whether a program needs better funded or to cut the benefits of the program, republicans tend to support minimizing the program. Interesting enough, since 1980, Democrats have balanced the budget and republicans have lead us to the 2 biggest deficits in our nations history. This is because Republicans have started to spend on social welfare programs, but have not wanted to raise the taxes to support the programs. As far as issues are concerned, republicans do not support universal health care, tend to be pro life, do not support gun control, and tend to support military spending. Democrats tend to support universal health care, want to stop global warming, tend towards pro choice, tend to support gun control, and tend to use the military less frequently, although rarely do they propose cutting the military budget. I am a democrat. -- I am not surprised this answer was written by a democrat! Republicans/Democrats do not act alone, each party holds their piece of this puzzle.
