英文美国民主制共和制区别.ppt

The Republicans tend to be conservative,more emphasis on maintaining individual freedom,against the government intervention of social and individual freedom. Democrats tend to be liberal,more emphasis on human rights,social equality,the rights of women,against racial discrimination * * Text C American Democracy ◆ The basis of American democracy:The principle of majority rule. ▼ make decisions by voting ▽ families hold weekly meeting ▼ organizations elect officers ◆The meaning of American democracy:All human beings are equal in ability or ambition. ▼ American Dream became reality ▽ characteristic of the U.S ◆The voice of the opposition. ▼ the participation in the Vietnam War ▽ drunk drivers;the illegal use of handguns ▼ the rights of disadvantaged groups In my view to talk about American democracy… Democratic Party ﹠ Republican Party Republican Party Democratic Party On behalf of the class On behalf of the upper middle class. Some big companies,especially arms dealer support Republican Party. On behalf of the lower middle class. Represented by the union(工会)of the lower mass organizations and minorities generally support Democratic Party. Ideological On domestic policy ◆Republican claims reduce the power of the government; ◆ Against the government intervention in the economy and social problems; ◆ Lower taxes and social welfare; ◆ Reducing public spending ◆ Democrats claim expend the power of the government; ◆ The government should actively solve the problem of social and economic; ◆ Increase public investment; ◆ Tax increase and social welfare, Foreign policy Promote human rights and social equality Stressed U.S. interests.The policy of unilateralism *