Republicans and Democrats

Using the Internet, research for a minimum of 15mins- the history of the two major political parties in our government.

Report your findings for both the Republicans and the Democrats.

Then share which party you see yourself supporting in the past, present and future and why you feel you support that party or parties.

When finished you should have around 3-4 paragraphs.

The republican party came to be when people were trying to expand slavery into the Western states. This party was a success from the beginning. They are generally more conservative. They believe that less government is more, and that they should only be involved if they people can't help themselves.

The democratic party believer that the values of hardworking families are the values that should guide them. They believe that the need to build the economy not only short term, but long term as well. They tend to maybe spend more money than what is needed or what they have. (Less conservative)

I don't really support either party. I think they both have their flaws, but if I had to choose one, I would choose Republican. I think it is a good idea to look at what is going on and make a plan based on what the country has, financially as well as other factors. I think they look at what is best for everyone, not just their own party.