Debbie Said:

What do you think of this part of the green party platform?

We Answered:

It sounds good. What we currently have is another gilded age, and niether of these candidates will do anything big because they are in the pockets of special interest groups and lobbyists.

Amanda Said:

Help?!?!?! American Government Assignment?

We Answered:

Abortion
Democrats: It's the woman's right to choose and should therefore be legal

Republicans: It should not be legal and the government should restrict it as such.

Gun Control Laws
Democrats: More gun control laws are needed to address a seemly growing problem with guns

Republicans: Oppose more gun control laws, citing that it's not what the Constitution calls for.

Discrimination
Democrats: It's up to the government to step in and provide a “net” to victims of this practice

Republicans: Strong anti-discrimination laws are unnecessary. People have morals, as they say, and should be given the benefit of the doubt

Military
Democrats: Prefers a decrease military spending. This party also likes to utilize NATO and the UN; never wanting to truly go in “alone” on world issues.

Republicans: They are known for increasing military spending. They also tend to want to stand alone when dealing with NATO and the United Nations.

Gay Rights
Democrats: Usually for gays rights and believe it's apart of their civil rights to be with whom ever they choose.

Republicans: Tend to hold the view that marriage should be between people of the opposite sex, not the same.

Minimum Wage
Democrats: Favor the workers and always seem to support minimum wage hikes.

Republicans: Don't normally favor minimum wage increases because they say is hurts businesses.

Death Penalty
Democrats: Does not agree with taking someone's life as a means of discipline.

Republicans: The death penalty is necessary to curb violent crimes.

Prayer in schools
Democrats: There should be a separation between church and state

Republicans: It's apart of our nation's culture to place prayer in school and keep it that way.

Flag Burning:
Democrats: Flag burning is acceptable because it falls under freedom of speech

Republicans: Flag burning is unacceptable and is not what the constitution intended.

Natural Environment:
Democrats: The environment need to be protect and it's the government's job to enforce laws against harming the environment

Republicans: Have some environment laws but don't make them too strong, could do more harm than good.

Taxes:
Democrats: The people with the most money should pay the most taxes, tax increases are mostly good.

Republicans: the entire economy can benefit if taxes remain relatively low, tax cuts are the way to go.