How Do You Compare Democrats To Republicans?
There are hundreds of historical political parties, but the Republican and Democratic parties have dominated American politics for well over a century. Understanding their fundamental differences is one of the keys to participating in informed citizenship. Focus your comparisons. Comparing Democrats to Republicans can be an overwhelming task, considering the number of candidates, incumbents, issues and organizations affiliated with each party. Internet search engines alone will provide you with millions of hits on both parties. Narrow your evaluation to the people and issues that matter the most to you. Read the platforms of the two parties, which are designed to inform you about the basic principles upon which the parties focus their political efforts. The Republican and Democratic platforms can be accessed at their national party websites (see Resources below). Most party members will not agree completely with all platform tenets, but their political beliefs will normally coincide wi
