Mr. Colley’s Political Party Project
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Name: a Period: a Mr. Colley’s Political Party Project Most of you have probably heard adults arguing about politics and which party is responsible for all the problems our society faces. How did we get here? George Washington warned Americans during his farewell address against the “spirit of party”. While it is normal for people to disagree and hold different opinions, blind loyalty to a political party can be dangerous for any country…past…or present. Your book defines Party as an organized political group. The purpose of this project is to simply get you familiar with what a political party is and how they operate. PART I: POSTER Create a poster for your own political party. Your poster will need the following:
Example: Taxes- Does your party support the same tax rate percentage for every citizen? Should wealthy people pay more? Should we get rid of the income tax and replace it with a national sales tax? YOU DECIDE!
PART II: ESSAY You will write a three-paragraph essay comparing political parties. Paragraph #1: Describe the DIFFERENCES between the Democratic-Republican party and the Federalist party. Paragraph #2: Describe the DIFFEERENCES between the Republican and Democratic parties of today. Paragraph #3: In the last paragraph, explain which party of today (Democrat or Republican) YOUR party has the most in common with. Differences between Democratic-Republicans and Federalists 1. View of Human Nature Federalists: Believed that most people were selfish, feared any government that gave too much power to common people. Democratic-Republicans: Believed most people had common sense and informed citizens could make good decisions for themselves and the country. 2. Best form of Government Federalists: Favored a strong national government and believed the country should be ruled by the “best” people (wealthy, public-spirited). Democratic-Republicans: Favored a small efficient government with limited powers to allow the people to enjoy the blessings of liberty. Favored democracy over any other form of government. 3. Ideal Economy Federalists: Wanted to promote manufacturing, business and trade. Democratic-Republicans: Favored an economy based on agriculture (farming).
Federalists: Generally supportive of Britain, did not approve of the violence in the French Revolution. Democratic-Republicans: Generally supported the French Revolution, believed that a few noble heads were worth the price of freedom. Paragraph #1: Describe the DIFFERENCES between the Democratic-Republican party and the Federalist party.
Example: While the Federalists believed the ideal economy for the United States was with business, manufacturing and trade, Republicans thought the nation’s economy should be based on agriculture.
Example: The Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties disagreed on issues just like Democrats and Republicans disagree on issues today. Differences between Modern Day Democratic and Republican Parties NOTE: Please keep in mind that people are individuals and don’t always vote or agree with where their party stands on a particular issue, this list is meant to serve as a general guideline to help you write your essay.
Paragraph #2: Describe the DIFFERENCES between the Democrat party and the Republican party.
Example: While Democrats generally support the research and use of renewable and alternative sources of energy, Republicans generally support government policies that keep fossil fuels cheap and cost efficient.
Example: While my party has stances on issues in common with both political parties, my party has more in common with the Republican/Democratic party. Paragraph #3: Explain which political party of today (Democrat or Republican) your party has more in common with. REMEMBER: All you are doing here is taking a look at the issues and stances YOU took and figuring out which party is most like yours.
Examples: Both my party and the Republican party both support law abiding citizens right to bear arms. OR Both my party and the Democratic party favor amnesty for illegal aliens.
Example: While George Washing warned against the “spirit of party”, political parties have been a part of the United States for over 200 years. It is important to be an informed citizen and know where political parties stand issues so our country can continue to have a government “by the people, and for the people”. Page Directory: images -> blog blog -> Upper darby high school lesson plan blog -> United states history outlines blog -> The Virginia Plan blog -> Upper darby high school lesson plan blog -> Directions: Using p blog -> - Download 27.33 Kb. Share with your friends:
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