美国两党简介英文

1、Unit 7 Political Parties in AmericaBipartisanshipPolitical PartieslThe Democratic PartylLogo: donkeylThe Republican PartylLogo: elephantThe Democratic PartyThe Democratic Party, which is the oldest and largest party in the United States, grew out of the “Anti-Federalists” that appeared after 1787. I

2、t was founded in 1792, led by a group of planters and capitalists and a considerable number of small farmers. Thomas Jefferson was the leader.The Democratic PartyThe more liberal partyIdea: - Government should do more for all classes of Americans. - They favor a strong American social system. - They

3、 favor strict gun control. - They oppose death penalty. - They support gay rights.Supporters: the poor and less-privileged AmericansInteresting facts about the Democratic PartyThe symbol of donkey is said to have stemmed from Andrew Jackson. His opposition called him a jackass. Instead of taking it

4、as an insult, he chose to adopt this as a symbol. This, in turn, became the symbol of the Democratic Party.The Democrats hold the record of controlling both the houses of Congress for the most consecutive Congresses. They controlled both houses of Congress from 1955 to 1981.The Republican PartyThe R

5、epublican Party was founded in 1854 by anti-slavery activists and modernizers. After its establishment, the Republican Party gained its political power for the first time in 1860, when Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election. At present, the Republican Party is the second largest political par

6、ty.lThe more conservative partylIdeology -A small government and free market -Advocates strong national defense -Do not support welfare programs -Some Republicans believe that abortion is wrong and gay people are sinners.lSupporters: big industrial capitalists and well-to-do middle and upper classThe Republican PartySummaryOther Parti