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Democratic Party
In the US, a Democrat is a member of the Democratic Party, one of the two primary political parties. Its progressive and social liberal platforms are considered center-left in the US political system.
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What are democratic beliefs on federal budget?
The Republicans spend now and pay later. They borrow money to spend now. Democrats tax for money to spend now. It is called "pay as you go" by Democrats and "Tax and Spend" by Republicans who are "Borrow and Spend" players.
The Mugwumps
Does the Democratic Party lean more towards communism?
Not at all. Democrats do believe in more government intervention, however this is to assist a nation's citizens in time of need. Whereas the Republican Party believes in more individual freedom, however it let's the rich live wealthy while the poor have no help and usually suffer. The advantage of this is that people are more motivated to work hard, but this result also causes much controversy. The U.S. will never turn communist. It is more dominantly democratic, which is why the U.S. has survived every recession (which have all triggered from a republican office).
The terms listed above are explained on the strong sided view of Liberal vs Conservative, and many people are in the middle believing in some, but not complete government intervention in lives (independents).
They are not. It's a fact that atheists and agnostics usually consider themselves to be left wing, but that's no reason for thinking that they are all anti christian or anti religion. In fact, the word "anti" makes me sick when used to talk about being or not being religious. There's no problem with not being religious, we are all beings who everyday try to use their reason and rationality to be better morally, so "anti christian people" should not be just used to label someone, otherwise the anti Christ is you.
What is a democratic government?
A government which is made by people is called democratic government.
A government that is selected, implemented, and constrained by the people.
Is North Carolina democrat or republican?
Depends on how you look at it. State wide North Carolina votes Republican in most areas. But President Obama won the state in 2008 by a narrow margin.
The people of North Carolina will decide in 2012 how the state will go in this Presidential election.
Who are 5 democratic presidents?
famous democratic leaders would be President Obama, Prime minister Winston Churchill, England's Ex football captain John Terry
While there is no universally accepted definition of 'democracy', equality and freedom have both been identified as important characteristics of democracy since ancient time. These principles are reflected in all citizens being equal before the law and having equal access to legislative processes. For example, in a representative democracy, every vote has equal weight, no unreasonable restrictions can apply to anyone seeking to become a representative, and the freedom of its citizens is secured by legitimized rights and liberties which are generally protected by a constitution. According to some theories of democracy, popular sovereignty is the founding principle of such a system. However, the democratic principle has also been expressed as "the freedom to call something into being which did not exist before, which was not given… and which therefore, strictly speaking, could not be known." This type of freedom, which is connected to human "natality," or the capacity to begin anew, sees democracy as "not only a political system… [but] an ideal, an aspiration, really, intimately connected to and dependent upon a picture of what it is to be human-of what it is a human should be to be fully human."Many people use the term "democracy" as shorthand for liberal democracy, which may include elements such as political pluralism; equality before the law; the right to petition elected officials for redress of grievances; due process; civil liberties; human rights; and elements of civil society outside the government. In the United States, separation of powers is often cited as a central attribute, but in other countries, such as the United Kingdom, the dominant principle is that of parliamentary sovereignty (whilst maintaining judicial independence). In other cases, "democracy" is used to mean direct democracy. Though the term "democracy" is typically used in the context of a political state, the principles are applicable to private organizations and other groups as well. Majority rule is often listed as a characteristic of democracy. However, it is also possible for a minority to be oppressed by a "tyranny of the majority" in the absence of governmental or constitutional protections of individual or group rights. An essential part of an "ideal" representative democracy is competitive elections that are fair both substantively and procedurally. Furthermore, freedom of political expression, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press are considered to be essential, so that citizens are adequately informed and able to vote according to their own best interests as they see them. It has also been suggested that a basic feature of democracy is the capacity of individuals to participate freely and fully in the life of their society. With its emphasis on notions of social contract and the collective will of the people, democracy can also be characterized as a form of political collectivism because it is defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives.
What are the beliefs of the democratics?
Democratic Values
· Today Canada is a democratic country governed by an elected parliament that operates according to rules set out in a written constitution
· Laws protect people from harm and ensure that needs of both individuals and community are met
· Values are beliefs that govern behavior and choices of citizens who belong to a society
· 4 important values that guide the government of a democratic society such as Canada's are:
o Rule of law
o Common good
o Majority rule
o Minority right
· Canada's system of government is designed to promote and uphold these values
Rule of Law
· Canadians abide by the rule of law
· This means that everyone is governed by laws that apply to all people
· These laws protect and improve citizens rights
· No one, not even the most important of powerful leaders is above the law
· This means, laws are made by elected representatives of people
· Laws can be changed, but only after the changes are discussed and voted by the elected representatives
Common Good
· In a country as large and diverse as Canada, it's often hard to define common good.
Majority Rule
· The idea that the will of the majority - what most people want should prevail is a basic principle of decision making
· It means that the view shared by the largest number of people in a community is one that rules when decisions are made
· In Canada, majority rule does not mean that those in the minority have no rights at all
· Majority rule is balanced out by the idea of Minority Rights
Minority Rights
· In democratic societies, the rights of minority groups are recognized and protected by the majority
· This means that members of groups who don't share the same beliefs of the majority enjoy the same rights of legal, economic and social equality as members of majority
· In Canada, for example language rights of linguistic minorities such as English speaking people in Quebec and French speaking people in other parts of Canada are guaranteed in constitution
· The rights of the minorities such as aboriginal peoples and religious groups are also protected
When was there democratic Senate?
They took and house and senate just over two years a go and shortly after that started saying the economy was bad. Unemployment was at 4.9 them and the Dow was at a all time high so I didn't understand how they could say the economy is bad. After hearing the economy is bad for close to a year, I, like many people I know, decided to stop major purchases (middle of 08), hold on to my money and wait until after the election to see how the economy is doing. Glad we did.
How did the Democratic Party form?
It started around the time of Andrew Jackson as a group that wanted the states to have fewer rights and the government to have more control. Now it has become less democratic and more liberal, in some cases advocating outright communist policies and regulating the economy to death.(that's why there is so little business growth)
What years has the Republican party been in the majority in congress?
Well, for the past 2 years, the Democrats have held the majority, and control, in the House. They will now remain in power for atleast 2 more years. The Republicans held the majority for quite a while before that.
What groups violent activities was ignored by the southern democrats as they gained power?
the ku klux klan
In the presidential election of 1864 the democrats nominated?
Republican Party candidate incumbent President Abraham Lincoln won reelection in the 1864 presidential election defeating Democratic Party candidate George McClellan. In the 1864 presidential election Abraham Lincoln received 212 electoral votes and George McClellan received 21 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Lincoln 2,218,388 and McClellan 1,812,807.
What is the democrats' position on same gender marriage?
There is a full spectrum of views on same-sex marriage.
- Some Republicans believe the U.S. Constitution should be amended to prohibit same-sex marriage. That would nullify all same-sex marriages previously performed and prevent any state from permitting same-sex marriages in the future.
- Some Republicans believe same-sex marriage should be left to the states, but that same-sex marriages should not be recognized by the federal government.
- Some Republicans and Democrats believe gays and lesbians should have some of the same rights and responsibilities as marriage, but that their relationships should be called "domestic partnerships" and not be recognized by the federal government.
- Some Republicans and Democrats believe gays and lesbians should have the same rights and responsibilities as marriage, but that their relationships should be called "Civil Unions."
- Some Democrats believe that same-sex marriage should be left up to the states and that the federal government should recognize them legally.
- Some Democrats believe that the federal government and all states should be required to recognize same-sex marriages, but that states should not be required to permit same-sex marriages to be performed.
- Some Democrats believe that same-sex marriage should be the law of the land in all 50 states and overseas territories of the United States and that the federal government should recognize them legal
You are implying that there are only democrats and republicans in the USA.
Views on same-sex marriage cross political boundaries. It seems people who are in favour of it do not.
What are some advantages of a republic government?
The disadvantages for the republic government is we can vote for people to represent us on day to day issues. If America was a true democracy, then everyone would vote on the state and federal budget, and the names of Post Offices. So to try to achieve a better level of effectiveness and progress, we have a republic, where we elect representatives to go make decisions for us.
The downside to that is that politicians can lie to us or mislead us as to their views. They can also be bought off by special interests, drowning out the voices of the masses.
So, neither is a perfect system, but there you have it.
Who was the first Democrat-republican President?
In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the first U.S. President from the Republican Party which had been founded on February 28, 1854. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the first U.S. President from the Republican Party which had been founded on February 28, 1854.
Well, blacks voted Republican after being freed because it was the Radical Republicans that passed legislation such as 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments.
By the 1900s, the Lily White Movement in the Republican party essentially abandoned civil rights causes.
It was not until the 1930s that we saw any remote support for civil rights again. FDR like Lincoln wasn't someone you'd consider a supporter but his New Deal programs did help black people during the Great Depression and his wife Eleanor was a supporter of Civil Rights. Also, FDR did use his executive powers for workplace equality.
Truman continued this practice and also desegregated the troops.
Eisenhower is considered the last Republican president to really be supportive of civil rights. He is the first president to sign a Civil Rights Act into law since the 1800s. He sent in federal troops to protect the Little Rock Nine.
Black support for Eisenhower reached 40%. If it were not for the fact that Kennedy and Johnson ended up eventually supporting civil rights, blacks very well could have ended up remaining republicans because by 1960 it really went in either direction.
After Johnson's passage of a stronger Civil Rights Act that ended Jim Crow unlike Eisenhower's, and the passage of the Voting Rights Act, black people became solidly Democrat as white Southern democrats became solidly Republican.
Why secularism is important for a democratic country?
In a democratic country like India, with its multi lingual and multi racial character, secularism is the best option. Under secularism, right to practice religious rituals by peoples from all religions is allowed to exercise without any obstacle or hindrance. Whereas in autocracy, right to religious practice is curtailed specially for the minority communities. Even in Government services, college, university admission, there is reservation for minority community candidates. There is no discrimination of any sort on religious grounds. In view of the above, secularism is vital for a democratic country.
What is democratic view of gun control?
They believe that reasonable gun control measures must be taken. There is some debate as to what exactly is reasonable. Generally, this translates into support for various restrictions on gun ownership, such as magazine capacity limits, waiting periods, or outright bans on some types of guns or guns with certain features. This can, however, vary, since not all Democrats follow the party line exactly.
The official position We recognize that the right to bear arms is an important part of the American tradition, and we will preserve Americans' Second Amendment right to own and use firearms. We believe that the right to own firearms is subject to reasonable regulation, but we know that what works in Chicago may not work in Cheyenne. We can work together to enact and enforce commonsense laws and improvements - like closing the gun show loophole, improving our background check system, and reinstating the assault weapons ban, so that guns do not fall into the hands of terrorists or criminals. Acting responsibly and with respect for differing views on this issue, we can both protect the constitutional right to bear arms and keep our communities and our children safe.The Democratic Party platform (2008)
Overall, the recent history of the Democratic party has been for stricter gun control, as the above plank from the 2008 Democratic Party platform indicates. Gun control is perhaps the second most contentious issue of the past several decades, with only abortion exceeding the heat of rhetoric flying about, so be careful with people talking in absolutes and sweeping generalizations.
With that in mind, here's a brief general overview of the types of gun control measures supported by various Democratic administrations, and local Democratic governors and city governments along with justifications provided for them:
- Military-style weaponry has only one real purpose: killing people in large quantities. All such weapons should be banned, as the perceived potential for legal use is far outweighed by their potential for criminal use or for inadvertent harm even when used legally.
- Local governments should have the power to regulate guns based on local conditions, with the presumption that not all firearms are banned
- Guns have different characteristics, and the regulation/restriction on gun should be based on the unique characteristics of guns; in particular, the primary use (either intended or de facto) of a gun should be one of (if not the major) determining factor in regulation
- The only ammunition that should be permissible is ammunition which is minimally needed for legal activities (personal/property defense, hunting, etc.). Ammunition which significantly exceeds the minimum performance requirements for legal use should be banned (under the assumption that this "excessive" performance appeals mostly to those engaging in illegal activities)
- As a manufacturer of an intentionally lethal product, the manufacturer should be held liable if they act in a manner which is a de facto circumvention of existing regulation. That is, the actions of the manufacturer in the design, marketing and selling of their product should expose them to liability if those actions can be show to promote illegal use of their product.
- Legal sales of firearms should be restricted to licensed merchants, who should be limited to sales of such goods at fixed locations (i.e. guns should be sold at stores, not at traveling shows). Transfer of gun ownership should be done at such establishments, where individual transfers can follow existing legal mechanisms for background checks, etc.
- Ownership of a legal firearm should be restricted to those without a criminal background and who have no history of mental illness. Consequently, purchase of a gun should be accompanied by a thorough check of the individual, which may require a significant time period between the purchase of the gun, and the actual delivery of the product to the purchaser. In other words, the "waiting period" should be however long it takes to complete a thorough background check; as a corollary to this, the government should maintain a database listing unsuitable owners, which should be easily and quickly accessible to all gun merchants and law enforcement.
- It is reasonable to restrict the total number of weapons sold to individuals (not registered gun merchants) to those which can reasonably be used by that individual. There should be no "right" to be a gun collector of an armory of fully functional weaponry. Gun collectors can register as gun merchants (and be regulated as such) if they so desire to maintain such a large collection.
Debate about this subject should be in the discussion section.
Is the governor of North Carolina a republican or democrat?
republican. Bobby Jindal.(R) Blanco's term ended in '07.
Difference between a republican conservative vs a democrat liberal?
The Republican and Libertarian parties differ on a variety of freedom issues. These would include:
Open immigration (Republicans oppose/Libertarians support)
Drug legalization (Republicans oppose/Libertarians support)
Prostitution (Republicans want it illegal/Libertarians want it legal)
Iraq War (Most Republicans support/Most Libertarians oppose)
Gay Marriage (Republicans oppose/Libertarians support)
Abortion (Most Republicans oppose/Libertarians take no position in their platform)
Minimum wage (Many Republicans support/Libertarians oppose)
Graduated income tax (Most Republicans support/Libertarians oppose)
Restrictions on Gambling (Republicans support/Libertarians oppose)
No, but she ordered a vegetarian menu to be available at the Capitol.
Can an independent vote in both the Democratic and Republican primaries?
So, I was interested in doing this myself. I have an answer but I can only say for sure that it's the case in New Jersey. I emailed my county clerk:
"I am already a registered voter, but not affiliated with any party. My standpoints are in line with different parties on different issues; I would like to know if it is possible to have more than one party affiliation at the same time. If this is not permitted, I am curious as to whether your office can inform me of the specific law that prevents this."
Here is the response:
"The statue on such matters is NJSA 19:23-45. An individual may have only one party affiliation at a time.
An individual can change party affiliations and can also now change from a particular party back to being unaffiliated.A unaffiliated voter can declare party affiliation at the polls on primary election day."
Thus, it looks like the answer, for New Jersey at least, is No.
However, there are some states that do not give their voters the option of registering with a party. See the related links for a story about this, which brought it to my attention. I don't know if you're prevented from voting in multiple primaries in these states, but regardless of which one you choose, they are open to everyone.
My suggestion is that anyone coming across this suggestion whose state is not included here should email their county clerk and ask this question (you can use my email as a template) and post the answer here.
What are the limits of democracy?
the limit of democracy is being ruled by the free males were citizens.
