Democratic Party is the liberal party. Their web site says the Democratic Party believes that “The it is the role to protect the health and welfare of individuals in the country. government’s Republican Party is the conservative party. The Republican Party web site says that they “The believe individuals can and should be able to take care of themselves with less government regulation.” asked William, I know the party the candidates are in and the party platform, do I need “So,” “if to learn about the individual candidates ?” said Sue. is also important to go to the web site. Some candidates have “Yes,” “It candidate’s their own positions. You are interested in immigration. I suggest you go to the political party web sites and the web sites, and find their platforms. very easy to candidates’ It’s do.” have another question, said William. should I do if I know anything about some “I “What don’t of the candidates?” have to vote for everyone on the said Sue. for the candidates you “You don’t ballot,” “Vote know about and you trust. That is the best anyone can do. The most important thing is that you vote.” Now William will make his decision. First, he will go on-line to the web site and the candidate’s web site of their political party. Second, he will read the Guide he can get at the library. Voter’s Third, he will listen to a debate. And, he will talk to some friends who have studied the candidates and issues. He will ask for their opinions. Then, he will make his own choice. Questions 4: William Makes a Choice What are the two major political parties? How are they different from one another? What is William planning to do before he makes his choice? Do you think he should talk other people before he makes his decision? How will William get more information before he votes?
“The Democratic Party is the liberal party. Their web site says the Democratic Party believes that it is the government’s role to protect the health and welfare of individuals in the country. “The Republican Party is the conservative party. The Republican Party web site says that they believe individuals can and should be able to take care of themselves with less government regulation.” “So,” asked William, “if I know the party the candidates are in and the party platform, do I need to learn about the individual candidates ?” “Yes,” said Sue. “It is also important to go to the candidate’s web site. Some candidates have their own positions. You are interested in immigration. I suggest you go to the political party web sites and the candidates’ web sites, and find their platforms. It’s very easy to do.” “I have another question, said William. “What should I do if I don’t know anything about some of the candidates?” “You don’t have to vote for everyone on the ballot,” said Sue. “Vote for the candidates you know about and you trust. That is the best anyone can do. The most important thing is that you vote.” Now William will make his decision. First, he will go on-line to the candidate’s web site and the web site of their political party. Second, he will read the Voter’s Guide he can get at the library. Third, he will listen to a debate. And, he will talk to some friends who have studied the candidates and issues. He will ask for their opinions. Then, he will make his own choice. Questions 4: William Makes a Choice What are the two major political parties? How are they different from one another? What is William planning to do before he makes his choice? Do you think he should talk other people before he makes his decision? How will William get more information before he votes?
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