Title: Democratic Party | History, Definition, & Beliefs | Britannica
Headings: Democratic Party
Democratic Party
political party, United States
What does the Democratic Party believe in?
Why is the Democratic Party associated with the colour blue?
How is the Democratic Party different from the Republican Party?
Who are prominent Democrats?
History
Slavery and the emergence of the bipartisan system
A difficult transition to progressivism
Hear William Jennings Bryan deliver his “Cross of Gold” speech at the Democratic National Convention
The New Deal coalition
The civil rights era
From Watergate to a new millennium

Content: The Democratic Party typically supports a larger government role in economic issues, backing regulations and social welfare programs. The Republicans, however, typically want a smaller government that is less involved in the economy. This contrary view on the size of government is reflected in their positions on taxes—Democrats favour a progressive tax to finance government’s expanded role, while Republicans support lower taxes for all. However, Republicans do support a large budget for the military, and they often aggressively pursue U.S. national security interests, even if that means acting unilaterally. Democrats, however, prefer multilateralism. On social issues, Democrats seek greater freedoms, while Republicans follow more traditional values, supporting government intervention in such matters. For example, Democrats generally back abortion rights, while Republicans don’t. In terms of geography, Democrats typically dominate in large cities, while Republicans are especially popular in rural areas. Republican Party
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