Title: Democratic Party | History, Definition, & Beliefs | Britannica
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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

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Alternative Title: Jacksonian Party
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What does the Democratic Party believe in? The Democratic Party is generally associated with more progressive policies. It supports social and economic equality, favouring greater government intervention in the economy but opposing government involvement in the private noneconomic affairs of citizens. Democrats advocate for the civil rights of minorities, and they support a safety net for individuals, backing various social welfare programs, including Medicaid and food stamps. To fund these programs and other initiatives, Democrats often endorse a progressive tax.