What Does It Mean To Be a Democrat an a Republican in 2012? Discuss the history of the two party system in the
U.S. as well as the development of these specific parties. What is each party’s platform? What are the values of
each party? What does each party stand for in terms of issues? What are the main issues for each party? How are
the two parties different? Is there any way in which they are alike? You may discuss the candidates in the
November election. You may discuss the reasons a third party would or would not work at this time.