这就是我们今天节目的全部内容。希望通过本期节目，你能对美国的两大主要政党以及它们的核心价值观有更深入的了解。

American Politics 101 - Episode 01

Episode Overview

In this episode, you will find out:

Why are there only two major political parties in the USA?

What are the core values of the Democrats and Republicans?

A quick overview of the Presidential Campaign Process

Why Are There Only Two Major Political Parties in the USA?Historical Background

Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans (Before 1812)

1.Federalists supported a strong central government, while Democratic-Republicans wanted states to have more power.

2.Federalists aimed for total control by the central government.

After the War of 1812

1.The Federalist Party dissolved due to losing popularity among voters.

2.New England states wanted to separate from the Union, seen as disloyal to the country.

3.Federalists lacked strong leaders as Alexander Hamilton and John Adams retired from politics.

4.Alexander Hamilton's death in a duel with Aaron Burr.

5.Republicans and Democrats split into two different parties due to economic policies and slavery issues.

历史背景

联邦党 vs. 民主-共和党 (1812年前)

1.联邦党支持中央政府，民主-共和党则希望州政府拥有更多的权力。

2.联邦党希望中央政府掌握全部权力。

1812年战争之后

1.联邦党失去选民支持，解散。

2.新英格兰州希望脱离联邦，被认为对国家不忠，支持与英国结盟。

3.联邦党缺乏强有力的领导人，如亚历山大·汉密尔顿和约翰·亚当斯退出政坛。

4.亚历山大·汉密尔顿在与比尔·伯尔的决斗中死亡。

5.共和党和民主党分裂为两个不同的政党，主要因经济政策和奴隶制问题。

Core Values of the Democratic Party

Social Justice and Equality

Civil rights, gender equality, women’s right to choose for abortion.

Economic Fairness

Worker’s rights, progressive taxation, minimum wage.

Healthcare for All

The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), universal healthcare.

Public Health and Education

Public education, better teacher salaries, smaller class sizes.

Higher education: affordable education, reducing student debt, increasing government financial aid.

Environmental Protection

Climate change, reducing carbon emissions, renewable energy, protecting natural resources.

Immigration Reform

Supporting undocumented immigrants to gain citizenship, protecting DREAMers and DACA.

Criminal Justice Reform

Addressing racism in the criminal justice system, helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

LGBTQ+ Rights

Anti-discrimination laws, marriage equality, transgender rights.

Gun Control

Reducing gun violence, banning assault weapons.

Foreign Policy and National Security

Climate change, terrorism, human rights, support for NATO and involvement in foreign affairs.

Economic Growth and Innovation

Transportation, technology, and green energy projects, support for scientific research and technology.

民主党的核心价值观

社会正义和平等

公民权利、性别平等、女性堕胎权

经济公平

工人权利、累进税制、最低工资

全民医疗

平价医疗法案（奥巴马医保）、全民健康保险

公共卫生与教育

公共教育、提高教师薪资、减小班级规模

高等教育：降低学费、减少学生债务、增加政府助学金

环境保护

气候变化、减少碳排放、可再生能源、保护自然资源

移民改革

支持无证移民获得公民身份，保护DREAMers和DACA

刑事司法改革

解决刑事司法系统中的种族问题，帮助囚犯重新融入社会

LGBTQ+权利

反歧视法、婚姻平等、跨性别权利

枪支管控

减少枪支暴力、禁止突击武器

外交政策和国家安全

气候变化、恐怖主义、人权

支持北约和参与国际事务

经济增长与创新

交通、技术和绿色能源项目，支持科学研究和技术创新

Core Values of the Republican Party

Limited Government

Decentralized government, more power and responsibilities for states.

Free Market Economy

Economic freedom, low taxes, reduced government spending, minimal federal intervention.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Policies supporting business owners.

National Defense

Strong military, support for veterans.

Traditional Values

Family values, opposition to policies undermining family values, religious freedom, Christian values.

Individual Liberty

Personal responsibility, advocating self-reliance, Second Amendment rights, NRA.

Law and Order

Strong law enforcement, tough on crime policies, maintaining public safety and order.

Judicial Appointments

Prioritizing judges who are strict constitutionalists.

Fiscal Responsibility

Balanced budget, reducing government spending, limited foreign involvement.

Tax Policy

Lower taxes for individuals and businesses, stimulating economic growth, increasing individual financial freedom.

Healthcare

Market-based solutions, health savings accounts (HSAs), individual control over health coverage.

Immigration Reform

Strong border security, preventing illegal immigration, merit-based immigration, prioritizing skilled immigrants.

Energy Independence

Domestic energy production: oil, natural gas, coal, renewable energy, reducing dependence on foreign energy.

共和党的核心价值观

有限政府

分权制，州政府拥有更多权力和责任

自由市场经济

经济自由，低税收，减少政府开支，最小化联邦政府对州的干预

企业家精神和创新

支持企业主的政策

国家防御

强大的军事力量，支持退伍军人

传统价值观

家庭价值观，反对削弱家庭价值观的政策

宗教自由，基督教价值观

个人自由

个人责任，自力更生

第二修正案权利，国家步枪协会（NRA）

法律和秩序

支持强有力的执法，强硬对待犯罪的政策，维护公共安全和秩序

司法任命

优先考虑严格遵循宪法的法官

财政责任

平衡预算，减少政府开支，不干涉国际事务

税收政策

降低个人和企业税收，刺激经济增长，提高个人财务自由

医疗保健

市场为基础的解决方案，健康储蓄账户（HSAs）

个人掌控医疗保险

移民改革

强边境安全，防止非法移民，基于技能的移民政策

能源独立

国内能源生产：石油、天然气、煤炭和可再生能源

减少对外国能源的依赖