Democratic Party
Definition
The Democratic Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States. Founded around 1828, it supports a range of social equality issues including affordable healthcare, education reform, labor rights and climate change action.
Analogy
Consider the Democratic Party like a nurturing parent who wants to provide for their children's needs (social programs) while also teaching them about respecting others' differences (social equality) and taking care of their shared home (environmental policy).
Related terms
Progressivism: A political philosophy supporting social reform. It's often associated with left-wing politics and the Democratic party.
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- Whose supporters formed the Democratic party?
- Which of the following best compares the economic policies of the Republican Party and the Democratic Party during the Reconstruction Era?
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