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Greek philosopher who was a student of Socrates?
Plato was a Greek philosopher and student of Socrates. He went on to found the Academy in Athens, one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in the Western world. His written dialogues, such as "The Republic," continue to be influential in philosophy and political theory.
Why did the French aristocracy object the higher taxes?
They had never paid direct taxes in the past.
What were Plato's career accomplishments?
Plato was a philosopher in ancient Greece who founded the Academy in Athens, considered the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is known for his influential works such as "The Republic" and "The Symposium," which continue to shape Western philosophy and political thought. Plato's ideas have had a lasting impact on fields like ethics, metaphysics, and political theory.
What is a government by divine authority?
A government by divine authority is a political system in which the ruler is believed to have been chosen or appointed by a higher power, such as a god or gods, to govern. This form of governance is often associated with monarchies where the monarch's rule is deemed to be ordained or sanctioned by a divine being.
The equality of the Spaniards and Filipinos?
Equality between Spaniards and Filipinos did not exist during the Spanish colonial period. Spaniards held higher social and political status compared to Filipinos, who were subject to various discriminatory policies. The lack of equality fueled resistance and movements against Spanish colonial rule.
What basic difference of opinion originally caused the rise of political parties in the United States?
Republicans want low taxes and small government while Democrats believe in larger government and necessarily higher taxes.
Who is better the Republicans or democrats?
Republicans favor smaller government which means lower taxes, but also less protection of people that do not have money. Democrats favor larger government which means higher taxes, but also a social "safety net" to catch people that lose their job, get injured, etc. As a rule, Republicans are more in favor of "freedom with your own money". Democrats prefer "freedom to do as you please" I am biased and I am a Democrat.
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.
How do republicans feel about military spending?
Republicans are very much for military funding. If it weren't for Republicans and there were only Democrats, the U.S.A. wouldn't even have a military. Thank the Republicans in office and soldiers for letting you have freedom.
Why are republicans trying to repeal health care?
Republicans DO want all American citizens to have access to affordable healthcare. The difference with Democrats lies in the way they seek to achieve that end. Republicans believe that what the Democrats are doing will make the availability of healthcare worse, while also diminishing its quality. They want to enable the free market to deliver faster, cheaper, and higher quality healthcare to the masses.
Why are the Democrats against the unions?
For the most part, it is the Republicans who oppose the unions. In the US, Republicans tend to support individual rights more, while Democrats tend to support group rights more. Unions divide people up into groups. Republicans tend to believe each person should take care of themselves, and that most will be able to if the government doesn't take what they earn and waste or give to others. Union workers, while they tend to get higher wages than nonunion workers, they also have to pay extensive dues, membership is often compulsory, and the dues often go to support agendas that Republicans tend to disagree with.
Is MSNBC liberal or conservative?
Liberal
Are Democrats or republicans smarter?
IQ generally does not have much effect on political affiliation. People generally develop political bias before developing the higher brain functions that would tend to make that more rational. As a result most people pick there political affiliation based on the credibility of someone in their life when then decide to become political. They may choose to be of the same party of someone they respect or oppose someone they do not. IQ enables a person to better apply reason and gather information at an increased rate. It does not enable a person to solve problems where his emotions over-ride the answer.
Do Democrats support higher taxes?
Both Democrats and Republicans support higher taxes it is just a matter of degree. There is perhaps a bit more honesty coming from the Democrats in terms of taxation as the Republicans seem to want to be viewed as some kind of conservative anti-tax movement but this is just delusion on their part. The Republican party may be conservative if the status quo is what they are conserving, but they are certainly not even remotely interested in conserving the Constitution and if it is the status quo they are conserving, then they are conserving a tax and spend government rife with social programs that amount to nothing more than legal plunder. The Democrats are not any more innocent when it comes to legal plunder and it could be argued they are the authors of most legislation that plunders which only makes them more honest about their intents. Democrats play upon our hearts asking us to be more compassionate towards our fellow man and allowing government to be the agent of our compassion. Republicans play upon our reason knowing that most people still cherish freedom and the principles of self governing more than they cherish social well fare. The Republican poses as a protector of cherished principles while it gladly goes along with the unbearable expansion of government. Expansion of government requires taxation, higher taxation and even higher taxation. The more taxes we pay the bigger our government becomes, the bigger our government becomes the more taxes we pay. The more oppression, the more suppression, am I making an Impression?
What percentage of democrats are atheist?
There's no way to tell. Atheists in the USA are more reluctant to say so than in most of the rest of the West, because in some parts of the USA it is a stigma. You can get a minimum number by using polls, but the real number would be higher. Gallup have done some surveys on this. For example: http://www.gallup.com/poll/108226/Republicans-Democrats-Differ-Creationism.aspx shows that Republicans are more likely to believe in young-earth creationism - 60% of them. Whereas only 38% of Democrats shared that view. Also according to the poll, Republicans are also more likely to attend church. 3 candidates in the 2008 Presidential Republican Primaries stated that they were creationists: http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/06/05/debate.evolution/index.html
How did republicans and democrats differ on import tax?
Republicans generally favored lower import taxes, advocating for free trade to promote business growth and consumer choice. They believed that reducing tariffs would enhance competition and lower prices for consumers. In contrast, Democrats often supported higher import taxes to protect domestic industries and jobs from foreign competition, emphasizing the need to safeguard American workers. This fundamental difference in approach reflects broader economic philosophies within each party regarding trade and protectionism.
How can you tell which political party you belong to -?
Steps to figure out your party:Decide how you feel about taxes. Republicans generally support lower taxes across the board, which means they tend to favor lower spending on most government programs. Republicans also tend to favor deregulation, and policies that are considered pro-business, so they would try to lower the taxes of businesses and corporations. Democrats believe that the wealthiest and the biggest corporations should pay their fair share, and it is okay to ask them to pay higher taxes. Democrats tend to believe in spending more money on social programs and on helping the poor.Judge your dedication to individual and property rights. The Republican Party honors these rights and promotes the shifting of power to local communities and away from centralized government. But when it comes to social issues, Republicans believe it is okay to have the government decide whether a woman can have an abortion (and some candidates even opposes contraception) or whether gay people can get married. Democrats tend to be pro-choice and in favor of people making their own decisions about social issues such as abortion or Birth Control. And Democrats also believe the federal government does have a duty to help its citizens; many Republicans do not agree.Assess your feelings about gun control. The Republican Party opposes strong gun control legislation and supports the individual's right to bear arms. Democrats are divided on this issue: some Democrats are gun owners, some believe in gun control. Most Democrats share the view that we do need to tighten some of the laws to make it more difficult for criminals to own guns.Decide your position on crime. Republicans generally push for strong enforcement and tough laws against drug traffic and juvenile crime. And Democrats tend to support a more moderate position, including allowing the use of medical marijuana.Take a stand on defense. The Republican Party promotes a strong national defense. The Democrats do as well. But Republicans historically have tended to be more "hawkish" about wars and about preemptive invasions, such as the War in Iraq.Consider your feelings about abortion. The Republican platform is pro-life, while Democrats tend to support a pro-choice position.Get on the Republican Web sites and read the platform. If you find that you agree with the party's stand on most issues, you are probably a Republican. If you find you agree with the Democrats, then you are a Democrat. But you may find you see the good in certain positions form each party, in which case you might be an Independent and vote for whichever candidate you feel will do the best overall job.
