Brief discussion on ideology of Democratic Party

1. DEMOCRATS
CHANGETHAT MATTERS
Presented By
Md. FarhadAhmed-17121019
Arefin Jannat Antora- 17121030
Md. Masud Parves- 17121041

2. • 1824 Election,The Republican Party splits when
Andrew Jackson leaves party to form own.
• Republicans change name to National Republicans.
• Jackson wing becomesThe Democratic Party .
(This is the same Democratic Party today we have)
HISTORY

3. MAJOR FIGURES INTHE PARTY

4. Andrew Jackson (1767-1845)
 Founder of the Democratic Party.
 At age of 13, Joined the fight for
independence during The American
Revolution
 He was 7th president of US.
 He was president during year 1829-
1837.
 Considered the ‘ Father of American
Democracy’.

5. Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924)
 He was a governor of New Jersey
(1910-1912)
 He was the 28th president of US in
two terms (1913-1921)
 Woodrow Wilson Was Nickname ‘
Schoolmaster in Politics’
 He won The Noble Peace Prize in
1920

6. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945)
 He was 32nd President of US.
 Stricken with Polio(1921) which
leaving him paralyzed.
 Elected to Presidency for FourTerms.
 Led the country through The Great
Depression andWorld War II.
 Pioneered the New Deal and created
more socially Responsible
Government.
 Helped lay the foundation for United
Nations.

7. Jimmy Carter (1924-Present)
 He was 39th President of US (1977-
1981)
 He promoted Sustainable Energy
Policy.
 He Established full diplomatic
relations with China.
 He was awarded The Noble Peace
Prize in 2002.

8. Harry s.Truman(1884-1972)
 He was 33rd President of US.
 He Led US during World War II.
 He supported Marshall Plan for
Recovery of Europe.
 He approved the use of Atomic
Bomb in Japan.

9. Barack Obama(1961-present)
 He was 44th president of US.
 He is the first African American to have served
as president
 Obama was named the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
laureate
 He signed the landmark bill named "Affordable
Care Act“(often referred to as "Obamacare“)
 He ordered the military operation that resulted
the death of Osama Bin Laden.
 He is last elected president from the
Democratic Party.

10. Tom Perez(1961-present)
 He is serving as the Chair of
Democratic Party since February,
2017.
 He worked as a Consumer
Advocate and Civil Rights Lawyer.
 He served as the Director of the
Office for Civil Rights at the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services in the final years of the
Clinton administration.

11. IDEOLOGIES

12. Democrats Are Liberal
Favor Changes in Society

13. Support more social-welfare programs
Democratic legislatures and presidents created
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and the Affordable
Care Act (“Obamacare”)

14. Believe in targeted tax cuts for the lower and middle classes
Democrats believe the middle class is the “economic engine”
that drives America and support “progressive tax rates” that
require the wealthy to “pay their fare share”

15. Favor greater government investment in clean energy
Building a clean energy economy and Securing
environmental and Climate justice

16. Provide quality and affordable education
Democrats believe that in America, if you want a higher education,
you should always be able to get one: money should never stand in
the way.

17. Ensure the Health and Safety of All Americans
Democrats have been fighting to secure universal health care
for the American people for generations, and the party passed
Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

18. Defense Spending
Democrats support a smart, predictable defense budget
that meets the strategic challenges US must end waste in
the defense budget

19. Protect HumanValues
Democrats believe the world will be more secure,
stable, and peaceful when all people are able to reach
their God-given potential and live in freedom and
dignity

20. A Leader in the World
Democrats believe that American leadership is essential
to keeping US safe and their economy growing in the
years ahead.

21. Some Issues they Support

22. Abortion
Abortion is a woman’s right and should be legal

23. Flag Burning
Flag burning is political speech and is protected by the Constitution

24. Gun Control
Favor/Gun control is needed

25. Natural Environment
Strong regulations are needed to protect the environment

26. Race Relations
Strong anti-discrimination laws are needed and favor affirmative action

27. Minimum Wage
Favor/Increase the minimum wage to help workers

28. Gay Rights
Favor/Gays rights and marriage are civil rights

29. Some Issues they don’t Support

30. Military
Cut military spending; expand veteran’s benefits

31. Death Penalty
Oppose/It is not a deterrent and innocent people are in jeopardy

32. Prayer in School
Oppose/Violation of the separation between church and state

33. DecreasingTax
Increase taxes on the wealthy to pay for public programs

34. Any Question?

35. Thank you for your Attention!!