Republican or Democrat

People have a thing for organization, and that's where stereotypes come from. In relation to politics in America, this comes pretty distinctly when you are asked point blank to affiliate yourself with a party. I don't like classifying myself as either one, and if I really had to choose, I would say I'm a democrat, but I do like bits and pieces of both philosophies. To me it is not the party that matters, but the people in the party, what they do, and why they do. If I think think that a certain candidate, who is a Republican per say, is the best choice for office, I would vote for him. It's nothing complicated, however the media tends to refer to the parties as completely separate, often one being better than the other; for them, there is no such thing as a gray area.

Democrats are generally liberal. They are more open to change than Republicans, but not change for the sake of change. They are more involved with the people, and unlike Republicans, believe in assisting the lower class. Though they require higher taxes, the money is shuttled to fund programs that ultimately benefit the people. In the same line, they work to decrease unemployment rate. A democrat's policy is more relaxed in mine studded subjects, including homosexuality and abortion.

Republicans are generally conservative. They like to keep things old school and promote big business. Often, their policies are influenced by religion (namely the Christian). They do not believe in helping the poor, saying that they should learn to actually work for money. They also believe in lowering taxes, and generally take to distancing themselves from the people in that way.

Citizenship Test

1. How many stars are there on our flag?
Fifty.

2. What do the stars on the flag mean?
They represent the number of states in the U.S.

3. What color are the stripes?
Red, white, and blue.

4. What do the stripes on the flag mean?
The red represents the blood, the white - peace, and the blue harmony.

5. What is the date of Independence Day?
July 4th.

6. Independence from whom?
England.

7. What do we call a change to the Constitution?
An amendment.

8. How many branches are there in our government?
Three.

9. How many full terms can a president serve?
Eight, max.

10. Who nominates judges of the Supreme Court?
The big cheese, the president.

11. How many Supreme Court justices are there?
There are seven justices.

12. Who was the main writer of the Declaration
of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.

13. What holiday was celebrated for the first
time by American colonists?
Thanksgiving.

14. Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
I don't know.

15. What is the minimum voting age in the
United States?
18.

16. Who was president during the Civil War?
Of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis.

17. Which president is called the "Father of
our Country?"
George Washington.

18. What is the 50th state of the Union?
Hawaii.

19. What is the name of the ship that brought
the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower.

20. Who has the power to declare war?
The president.

21. What are the 13 original states of the
United States called?
The Colonies.

22. In what year was the Constitution written?
1778.

23. What is the introduction to the
Constitution called?
The Preamble.

24. Which president was the first Commander in Chief
of the United States Army and Navy?
Roosevelt.

25. In what month do we vote for the president?
November.

26. How many times may a senator be re-elected?
Limitless.

27. Who signs bills into law?
The president.

28. Who elects the president of the United States?
We do, but not really. It's technically the representatives of the electoral college.

29. How many states are there in the United States?
Fifty.

30. Who becomes president if both the president and
vice president die?
The head of the House.

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