Conservative or Liberal



Conservative or Liberal

Answer each question yes or no….. count the number of yes answers……. Count the number of no answers…… for each yes answer count one space to the left of center…. For each no answer count one space to the right of center.

1. Do you believe the death penalty should be abolished? ______

2. Do you believe abortion should be legal for all women? ______

3. Do you believe marijuana should be legalized? ______

4. Do you believe the military should cut military spending? ______

5. Do you believe welfare programs should be expanded? ______

6. Do you feel that a balanced budget is unnecessary? ______

7. Do you favor raising taxes to fund more government services? ____

8. Do you favor more strict laws to control big business? ______

9. Do you favor getting rid of all nuclear weapons? ______

10. Do you believe in spending money to protect the environment? _____

11. Do you believe all children in school should be given free lunches? ___

12. Do you believe that any person that wants to become a US citizen should be allowed to do so? _____

13. Do you believe that we should limit imports that threaten US businesses? ______

14. Do you believe that the government should pass stricter gun control laws? ______

15. Do you think state governments should be allowed to display the Confederate flag? _____

16. Do you think that random testing for AIDS is a violation of your civil rights? _____

17. Do you think we should raise taxes to ensure all people will receive Social Security benefits? ______

18. DO you think that Same Gender Marriages should be legal? ______

19. Do you think that “Under God” should be removed from the Pledge to the Flag? _____

20. Do you believe that cities should be prohibited from displaying a nativity scene at Christmas? _____

21. Do you believe since minorities have been discriminated against in the past, they should be given special consideration in college admission and job placement? ______

22. Do you think we need to raise the minimum wage? _____

23. Do you believe the government should provide health care for all Americans? ______

_______ Number of yes answers (move left)

_______ Number of no answers (move right)

Liberal Moderate Conservative

(Jesse Jackson) (Barack Obama) (Rush Limbaugh)

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Democrat Independent Republican

Political Parties and Voting Group Project

You have already taken a quiz that was designed to show which party and ideology you are most associated with. Today, in groups, you are going to create your own political party and design a mascot and platform to share with the class.

Requirements:

1. You will be assigned in groups of 3 or 4. Each group is required to create a display board that must include, but is not limited to:

a. A party symbol (20 points)

b. A party platform of at least six planks (10 points)

c. Describe each plank (issue) fully (10 points per plank, 60 total points)

d. Your Party Name (10 points)

2. Each plank must be agreed upon. A simple majority is needed to pass each plank (2-1). An example is the death penalty. Is your party for or against it? Use our discussion and the quiz as a guide.

3. Here are 10 possible planks you can use. You are not limited to these planks.

a. Gun Control

b. Same-gender marriage

c. Death Penalty

d. Taxation

e. Prayer in Schools

f. National Health Care

g. Social Security Benefits

h. Affirmative Action Policies

i. The Environment

j. Military Spending

4. Each group will present

5. Each plank must be explained in a brief paragraph. This will give you the full 60 points.

The more creative the better!!!!

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