Democratic Party

Definition

The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. It generally supports a range of liberal positions, including social equality, environmental protection, and labor rights.

Related terms

Liberalism: A political ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms, democratic processes, and social equality.

Progressivism: A philosophy based on the Idea of Progress, which asserts that advancements in science, technology, economic development and social organization are vital to improve the human condition.

Social Democracy: A political ideology that supports economic and social interventions to promote social justice within the framework of a capitalist economy.