Larger established parties refer to the two main political parties in the United States: Democrats and Republicans. These parties have long histories, large memberships, significant resources, and generally dominate American politics.
Related terms
Two-Party System: The two-party system is a political system in which only two major political parties have a realistic chance of winning elections.
Party Platform: A party platform outlines a political party's stance on various issues and policies.
Party Leadership: Party leadership consists of individuals who hold influential positions within a political party, such as the party chairperson or majority/minority leaders in Congress.