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    The document discusses the two major contemporary American political parties - the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. It asks the reader to identify each party's political orientation (center-right for Republicans, center-left for Democrats), other potential names (GOP for Republicans), symbolic animal (elephant for Republicans, donkey for Democrats), and current policy positions (e.g. Republicans generally support gun ownership rights and oppose abortion, while Democrats support healthcare reform and taxation to reduce inequality).

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    The document discusses the two major contemporary American political parties - the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. It asks the reader to identify each party's political orientation (center-right for Republicans, center-left for Democrats), other potential names (GOP for Republicans), symbolic animal (elephant for Republicans, donkey for Democrats), and current policy positions (e.g. Republicans generally support gun ownership rights and oppose abortion, while Democrats support healthcare reform and taxation to reduce inequality).

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    The document discusses the two major contemporary American political parties - the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. It asks the reader to identify each party's political orientation (center-right for Republicans, center-left for Democrats), other potential names (GOP for Republicans), symbolic animal (elephant for Republicans, donkey for Democrats), and current policy positions (e.g. Republicans generally support gun ownership rights and oppose abortion, while Democrats support healthcare reform and taxation to reduce inequality).

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    The document discusses the two major contemporary American political parties - the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. It asks the reader to identify each party's political orientation (center-right for Republicans, center-left for Democrats), other potential names (GOP for Republicans), symbolic animal (elephant for Republicans, donkey for Democrats), and current policy positions (e.g. Republicans generally support gun ownership rights and oppose abortion, while Democrats support healthcare reform and taxation to reduce inequality).

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    American Political Parties (1)

    Who thinks what?

    We are going to focus on the two major contemporary political parties in the United-States. For each political party, tick the correct answer(s). Do not hesitate to use the Internet if you need help!

    The Republican Party Political orientation? Other name given? Symbol (animal)? Centre-right Centre-left

    The Democratic Party Centre-right Centre-left

    No other name

    GOP (Grand Old Party)

    No other name GOP (Grand Old Party)

    The Donkey

    The Elephant

    The Donkey

    The Elephant

    Current Policy?

    Most are in favor of gay marriages. Most are in favor of death penalty. Economy: Free market / no intervention from the State: Laissez-faire policy. At the origin of the Health Care Reform (2010) to enable all American citizens to benefit from medical treatments. In favor of gun control regulations. Generally support gun ownership rights. Majority against abortion. Support taxation to reduce economic inequality.

    Most are in favor of gay marriages. Most are in favor of death penalty. Economy: Free market / no intervention from the State: Laissez-faire policy. At the origin of the Health Care Reform (2010) to enable all American citizens to benefit from medical treatments. In favor of gun control regulations. Generally support gun ownership rights. Majority against abortion. Support taxation to reduce economic inequality.

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