Some people argue that there are no significant differences between the two major parties. Backing up your perspective with appropriate sources, what are the major differences and similarities in the views of the Democratic and Republican parties (e.g., this review of party platforms, 1856-2016 www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/2016-election/conventions/party-platform-evolution/)? What are the primary areas of difference between contemporary Democrats and Republicans? (i.e. gun control, abortion, taxes, regulation, LGBT rights, etc?) How are the two parties similar? What are the consequences of these patterns for voters and election outcomes? For policy outcomes?
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I 6661 Essay #1 Essay #1: Explain the complexity of defining terrorism and the impact of the definition on the creation and execution of an effective counterterrorism strategy. The goal is for you to author an appropriately researched and formatted argumentative essay that answers the question posed in the assignment.