The foundation of the Democratic philosophy is to broaden social services. Republican philosophy is to restrain from government influence. The Democratic Party …show more content…
Taxes are crucial for government funding, but many citizen are not content with the progressive taxation form. Democrats fully support this tax form of taxing high income recipients a higher tax percentage than lower income recipients. Republicans endorse a flat tax. They believe all citizens should be taxed the same tax. To further assist workers the Democrats push for higher minimum wages in hopes of stimulating a decrease in unemployment. Republicans are advocators to big business, so they believe in keeping the minimum wage low for business benefit. Democrats believe the government should provide the constituents with structure and order while dealing with domestic and foreign trades for maximum consumer and producer protection. Republicans believe government should intervene only when absolutely necessary. Government involvement in the Republican viewpoint only restricts free market capitalism. Military funding is an ongoing battle. There is always a dispute on whether to increase or decrease spending. Democratic doves suggest a decrease in military spending. They are reluctant when it comes to using military force. Republican war hawks prefer an increase in military funds. They prefer a higher military presence in the Middle East for maximum …show more content…
What about the ones not mentioned specifically in the constitution? There have been many controversial issues to arise since it was first scripted in 1787. Abortion, death penalty, health care policy, gay rights and immigration are small selections that have recently been mentioned in political debates. A woman's right to her own body is the motivating and argumentative factor for the pro-choice Democrats. Pro Life Republicans believe it is morally wrong and unjust to terminate a life. On the subject of life termination Democrats oppose the death penalty. Republicans support the termination of a criminal's life. Democrats endorse a government involved universal health care system.They promote programs like Medicare, Obama Care and Medicaid, because of the beneficial effect for citizens. Republicans argue in favor of private healthcare. Republicans claim a private company can provide health care systems more effectively than the government. Democrats believe everyone is entitled to being treated equally despite their sexual preferences. This is why they believe homosexuals should be able to get married and adopt. Republicans have opposing assessment in terms of gay rights. They believe that marriage is only to be in between one male and one female, and adopting children should not be allowed. Immigration is a sensitive topic among political debate as it can lead into accusations of racism. The Democratic Party supports