Presidential_election美国总统选举流程_英文介绍.ppt

Republican Party 1854 Grand Old Party (GOP) Center-right The party’s platform generally reflects American conservatism Democratic Party 1824 Center-left The partys platform is more liberal and progressive in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous operation in the United States. Differences Economic policies Emphasize the role of free markets and individual achievement as the primary factors behind economic prosperity. Oppose to increase the minimum wage. Oppose a government-run single-payer health care system and are in favor of a personal or employer-based system of insurance. Support government grants to faith-based and other private charitable organizations to supplant welfare spending. Economic policies Favor a higher minimum wage, and more regular increases. Oppose tax cuts and incentives to oil companies, favor a policy of developing domestic renewable energy. Support more government spending on social services while spending less on the military. Call for affordable and quality health care, and advocate an expansion of government intervention in this area. Social policies Oppose governmental recognition of same-sex unions such as same-sex marriage. Oppose pro-life（反堕胎） and elective abortion（流产）. Support school choice through charter schools and school vouchers for private schools. Social policies Support for same-sex marriage and LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender). Believe that all women should have access to birth control and call for abortion to be “safe, legal and rare”. Support equal opportunity for all Americans regardless of sex, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, or national origin. Voter base The Procedure 1. Primary election: for the nomination of candidates at national party conventions( 提名候选人预选会) 2. National Representatives Conference: party’s official candidate for the presidency is selected by casting votes (各党确定正式候选人) 3. Running: nation-wide