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

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Top Questions
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. In addition, Democrats notably support environmental protection programs, gun control, less-strict immigration laws, and worker rights. Read more below: Policy and structure
Why is the Democratic Party associated with the colour blue? The idea of using colours to denote political parties was popularized by TV news broadcasts, which used colour-coded maps during presidential elections. However, there was no uniformity in colour choices, with different media outlets using different colours.