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Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Topic 4.7
Why have social issues remained as persistent dividing points between Democrats and Republicans?
Social issues are used solely to attract younger voters who are more socially conscious.
International pressure forces U.S political parties to maintain their stands on social issues unchanged over time.
Core beliefs regarding personal freedoms, societal norms, and governmental intervention often differ along party lines.
Federal law requires all U.S political parties to address certain static social issues in their platforms every election cycle.
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