Name:Date:School: Facilitator: 8.01 Democrats v. Republicans Read and study the two major political parties using the content and websites provided in the lesson. I. Examine and record the views of each party on the following topics. Topic/IssueRepublican PartyDemocratic Party 1.NationalDefense/National Security developing biodefense systems. Theywish to see an increase in a bioterrorismdefense budget. They support formerPresident Bush’s Project BioShield,believing itfocused on strengthening U.S. national security and restoring America's leadership in the world. That includes deploying the full arsenal of U.S. power – diplomatic, developmental, and military tools 2.Educationsupport school choice through charterschools and school vouchers for privateschools; many have denounced theperformance of the public school systemand the teachers' unionfosters the right of 'Self-determination' within a community of equals (Students) and advances such values as justice, respect and trust.
