Americanpoliticalparties(美国政党).pptxVIP

American Political Parties;CONTENTS;Origin ; ;Leader Thomas Jefferson（杰裴逊） Propositions strengthening states power against establishing national bank and raising taxation Position Secretary of State（国务卿） ;The two different attitudes eventually led to the establishment of two major parties. One is Republic Party（共和党）, another is Democratic Party（民主党）; The Democratic Party -logo: donkey The Republic Party -logo: elephant;1. The Democratic Party grew out of “Anti-Federalists”（反联邦主义者）that appeared after 1789. It was founded in 1828, led by a group of planters and capitalists and a considerable number of small farmers. Thomas Jefferson was the leader. 2. The Democratic Party is the oldest and largest party in the United States. At present, United States is ruled by Democratic Party with Barack Obama as the president.;The more liberal party Ideal -Government should do more for all classes of Americans -They favor a strong social security system. -Support welfare programs for the people -Favor strong gun control Supporters -Poorer and less-privileged Americans;representatives:;Interesting Facts:;1. The Republic Party was founded in 1854 by anti-slavery activists and modernizers. After its establishment, the Republic Party gained its political power for the first time in 1860, when Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election. 2. At present, Republic Party is the second largest party in the US. Today’s Republic Party doesn’t favor federal involvement in nation’s economy.;The Republic Party:;Representatives:;Parties：;The election :;The Republic candidate Rich businessman Never involved in politics Financed by himself More radical（激进） about economic;The differences between the UK:;2. In American politics, the two main political parties are loose coalitions with individual candidates or Congressmen adop