About the Republican Party
The Republican Party is a diverse group, ranging from moderates to conservatives. For example, while America's 26th President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt was a moderate Republican, working for more government control, former Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona launched the modern conservative movement in his book, "The Conscience of a Conservative," published in 1960.
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Identification
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The Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party (GOP), is one of two major parties in the United States. It derives most of its strength from upper and middle classes, as well as corporal, financial and farming groups.
History
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In 1854, the Republican Party was founded by anti-slavery activists in Jackson, Michigan. It replaced the Whig Party as the main opposition to the Democratic Party. As their founding forerunners, they were cautious of giving too much power to a central government. Republicans have occupied the White House for 84 total years through 2008. While the party's power originally came from New England and the Midwest, after World War II it gained ground in the South and the West. As of 2009, the Republican Party's greatest support is in the South. Republican presidents have outnumbered Democratic ones 18 to 16, including the 44th President, Democrat Barack Obama.
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Types
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The Republican Party is made up five basic types. The Christian Right stresses conservative social policies, working for legislation banning abortion, gay marriage and the teaching of evolution in schools. Old School Republicans believe in small government and are pro-market and stand against same-sex marriage, abortion and other social issues. With the sole concern of international strife, Hawk Republicans want to get rid of all threats to the United States. Economic-conservative Republicans are socially moderate, supporting a free market and increased freedom in most social issues. The corporate monopolist wants to use money to influence funding for political power to pressure the regular government process. Because of the party's historic inclination toward the market, these people vote Republican.
Features
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A basic belief of the Republican Party is that a nation's strength comes from the individual and not from the extent that government can intervene in their lives, giving more power to the state. They believe in intervening when people aren't able to help themselves. Republicans favor free enterprise, laissez-faire and fiscal responsibility.
Warnings
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Dr. James Dobson, President of "Focus of the Family," believes the 2009 version of the Republican Party has strayed from its original values, becoming out of touch with the evangelical world that supported it and gave it strength in the past. Dobson and others fear the line between the two parties has been blurred, with the Republican Party values appearing too similar to the values of Democrats.
Misconceptions
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The belief that the party is based on promotion of big business is false. Republicans have worked for looser legislation on corporations, believing the states should preside over big businesses. Republicans believe the Federal Government shouldn't be consumed with planning and promoting corporations. Another misconception is the party only cares for the rich, when the reality is that they're more focused on having the states take care of the poor and middle classes.
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