Party Issue Identification Exercise
Fill out the following chart for your stance on each issue under the
Pro/Con heading. Understand that these are gross generalizations and each
issue is much more complicated than one phrase. Once completed fill in the
party identifications as the teacher explains (or use the key). Total up your
R’s and D’s to find out which party you identify with.
R=____
Party
D=____
Pro
Con Party
Gun Control
Abortion
Same Sex Marriage
War
Teaching Evolution in School
Universal Health Care
Public Stem Cell Research
Large Defense Budget
Death Penalty
Immigration Reform
Environmental Protection
Legalize Marijuana
Drill for Oil on Public Land
Campaign Finance Reform
Raise Taxes
Voter ID Reform
Government Regulation
Are you surprised by your results? Why/Why not? ____________________
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