About the Parties Democratic Party Democratic Party
Website: The Democratic Party is a liberal party consisting mostly of liberals. They are currently the minority party. Their economic policies include increasing the minimum wage, increasing taxes, student loan reform, universal health care, and phasing out fossil fuels. Their social policies are liberal, as they support net neutrality, voting rights, same-sex marriage, and background checks on guns, among other policies. Republican Party Republican Party
Website: The Republican Party is a conservative party consisting mostly of conservatives. They are currently the majority party. Their economic policies include less government involvement, lower taxes, free trade, and weaker unions. Their social policies are conservative, as they usually oppose same-sex marriage, gun control, and illegal immigration.