American Government
Part One. Begin by completing the following political ideology quizzes.
Analyze the results. Do you believe that these quizzes accurately measured your ideological leanings to the right or the left? Yes they did. Why or why not? (Come up with something please.) These are the quiz links https://www.theadvocates.org/quiz/quiz.php http://www.people-press.org/quiz/political-typology/
Part Two. Some people argue that there are no significant differences between the two major parties. Backing up your perspective with appropriate sources, what are the major differences and similarities in the views of the Democratic and Republican parties (e.g., this review of party platforms, 1856-2016 http://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/2016-election/conventions/party-platform-evolution/ What are the primary areas of difference between contemporary Democrats and Republicans? How are the two parties similar? What are the consequences of these patterns for voters and election outcomes? For policy outcomes?
Include a works cited page. 900 words.
