WEEK SIX: The US Election - The Key Issues
The US Presidential Election 2016 The election will, undoubtedly, go down in history as one of the most vicious, unusual and unpredictable elections America has ever seen. Behind the controversial debates and the FBI investigations lie many interesting trends and opinions that reveal much about the changing nature of modern society and contemporary political systems. In this MOOC, you will investigate the factual information behind the election and explore the many, many polarised opinions that were created. In your work on this MOOC, you may well find yourself developing strong opinions and viewpoints about the political debates you will read about. This MOOC is designed to ignite your political interest, but please make sure your comments are respectful to the views of others. WEEK ONE - The Candidates It is unlikely that many elections have ever been fought with two more contradictory opponents. Make a list of the skills and criteria that you think a successful pol
1. 76% of Democrats agree that gun control laws should be tightened, 23% of Republicans agree.
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3. 74% of Democrats support action on climate change, 60% of Republicans doubt man-made climate change.
4. 63% of Democrats allow Syrian refugees, 27% of Republicans do.
5. 60% of Republicans believe in getting rid of the Affordable (health) Care Act, 11% of Democrats believe this.