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Republican Party GOP

Republican Party www.GOP.com. History. It all started with people who opposed slavery. It was thus in joint opposition to human enslavement and government oppression that an enterprising people gave birth to the Republican Party. In 1856, the Republicans became a national party

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Republican Party GOP

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  1. Republican Partywww.GOP.com

  2. History • It all started with people who opposed slavery. • It was thus in joint opposition to human enslavement and government oppression that an enterprising people gave birth to the Republican Party. • In 1856, the Republicans became a national party • The name “Republican” was chosen because it alluded to equality • www.GOP.com

  3. Economy • We believe in the power and opportunity of America’s free-market economy. • We believe in the importance of wise business policy that promote confidence in our economy among consumers, entrepreneurs and businesses alike. • We oppose interventionist policies that put the federal government in control of industry and allow it to pick winners and losers in the marketplace. • www.GOP.com

  4. Education • We believe that maintaining a world-class system of primary and secondary education. • We believe in high standards in which all students can reach their potential is important to America’s future. • We believe parents should be allowed to send their children to the school of their choice. • www.GOP.com

  5. Health Care • We support common-sense reforms that will lower costs, ensure quality health care that Americans deserve, and end lawsuit abuse. • We oppose government-run health care, which won’t protect the physician-patient relationship, won’t promote competition, and won’t promote health care quality and choice. • www.GOP.com

  6. Energy • We believe in energy independence. • We support an “all of the above” approach that encourages the responsible production of nuclear power, clean coal, solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, as well as drilling for oil and natural gas in an environmentally responsible way. • We oppose so-called cap and trade legislation that would impose a national energy tax on families and small business that would kill jobs and raise utility prices. www.GOP.com

  7. Courts • Republicans believe a judge’s role is to interpret the law, not make law from the bench. • Judges in our federal court system, from district courts to the Supreme Court, should demonstrate loyalty to the U.S. Constitution. • We trust the judicial system to base rulings on the law, and nothing else. • www.GOP.com

  8. President Candidate for Republican Party • March 12, 1947 (age 65) • Spouse- Ann Romney • 5 Children (Sons) • Brighman Young University and Harvard University • Religion The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints • 70th Governor of Massachusetts 2003-2007

  9. Vice-President Candidate for Republican Party • January 29, 1970 (age 42) • Spouse Janna Little • 3 children Liza, Charlesand Samuel • Religion Roman Catholic • Miami University • Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 1st district since 1999

  10. On the back of your graphic organizer: Three facts I agree with: 1. 2. 3. Three facts I disagree with: 1. 2. 3. Republican Party A question I would like to ask the Vice-President candidate is: ___________________________________________________________ If I was vice-president, the first thing I would help president do is_______________, because______________________________.

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