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Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Topic 4.1
How do Republicans and Democrats typically differ on views regarding the size and power of the federal government?
Both parties generally support reducing the size of the federal government.
Democratic ethos promotes minimizing government intervention whereas Republican ideology encourages greater governmental authority.
Republicans usually advocate for a smaller federal government while Democrats favor expanding its role.
Both parties universally agree on expanding the size and power of the federal government.
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