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Political Parties
In the United States
Coke or Pepsi
Coke
Pepsi
Dunkin or Starbucks?
Dunkin
Starbucks
Android or iPhone?
Android
iPhone
Lou's or Giordano's?
Lou's
Giordano's
Cubs or Sox?
Cubs
Sox
Brand Loyalty
What made you chose certain brands over others?
Would you ever consider giving up the brands you chose?
What would make you change brands?
Political Parties = Brands
We associate certain things with political parties just like we associate certain things with brand names.
Many people have party loyalty- just like you have brand loyalty!
What would you do if you got to the ballot and didn't know any of the candidates?
The Republican Party (Quick Facts)
Color: Red
Mascot: Elephant
Strong Republican States: Texas, Alabama
Conservative
The "Right"
The Democratic Party (Quick Facts)
Color: Blue
Mascot: Donkey
Strong Democratic States: California, New York, Illinois
Liberal
The "Left"
3rd Parties
All Other Parties that are not Democrats or Republicans
Wide variety of beliefs!
Heads up: You will be creating a 3rd party for your project this outcome
Which of the following would republicans generally agree with?
Pro Life
2nd Amendment
Universal Health Care
Raising taxes
Which of the following would democrats generally agree with?
LGBTQ + Rights
Privatized Healthcare
Pro death penalty
BLM Organization
___% of Americans identify as republican.
51
47
31
25
__% of Americans identify as democrats.
53
18
21
The Republican Party was founded in
1789
1801
1856
1899
The Democratic Party was founded in
1792
1806
1857
1901
Think of...
A celebrity
What political party they are
How you know
Political Parties are generally GOOD for America.
Agree
Disagree
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