Instructions:
This
essay is comprised of two components. The essay must be at least 1000
words overall. Please include a works cited page as well.
Part One:
- Begin by completing the following political ideology quizzes:
- Advocates for Self Government a libertarian website: www.theadvocates.org/quiz
- Pew Research Center for People & the Press: www.people-press.org/typlogy/quiz
- Next, analyze the results. Do you
believe that these quizzes accurately measured your ideological leanings
to the right or the left? Why or why not?
Part Two:
- Some people argue that there are no significant differences
between the two major parties. Backing up your perspective with
appropriate sources, what are the major differences and similarities in
the views of the Democratic and Republican parties (e.g., this review of
party platforms, 1856-2016 www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/2016-election/conventions/party-platform-evolution/)?
What are the primary areas of difference between contemporary Democrats
and Republicans? How are the two parties similar? What are the
consequences of these patterns for voters and election outcomes? For
policy outcomes?