Differences Between (Most) Democrats and Republicans
| THE ISSUES |
The Republican Viewpoint |
The Democrat Viewpoint |
| Size of Government |
Less Government, Local Control |
Bigger Government, Central Control |
| Taxes/ Government Spending |
Lower Taxes/ Less Spending |
Higher Taxes/ More Spending |
| Tax Code |
Flat Tax |
Progressive Tax (Higher incomes pay higher Tax %) |
| Gun Control |
Limited: Against 2nd Amendment |
Extended: 2nd Amendment N/A |
| Treatment of Criminals |
Harsher Punishment |
Focus on Treatment |
| Minimum Wage Increase |
Oppose |
Support |
| Balanced Federal Budget |
Favor |
Mixed- Mostly Oppose |
| Prayer In School |
Favor (mostly) |
Oppose (mostly) |
| Military Strength |
Strong National Defense |
Sufficient National Defense |
| School Choice Vouchers |
Support |
Oppose |
| Foreign Policy Goals |
Promote National Interests |
Promote Democracy/Human Rights |
| Welfare Benefits |
Shift towards Charities |
Maintain Government Entitlements |
| Partial-Birth Abortion |
Oppose |
Support |
| Abortion |
Oppose (mostly) |
Support |
| Racial Preferences |
Oppose |
Support |
| Death Penalty |
Support |
Oppose |