Republicans and Democrats

Throughout history there have been many political parties. The largest of these parties in America that has survived through the decades are both the liberal Democrats and the conservative Republicans. The Republicans believe in a small government that should only interfere when necessary. They also believe that everyone has certain rights and freedoms that can only be taken away to protect others. The Democrats, on the other hand, believe in a larger government that has the right to control or regulate peoples' lives. Democrats want to distribute the wealth between everybody. Both Democrats and Republicans have played major roles in our government.

When dealing with economics Republicans believe in the trickle down effect. The theory supports cutting taxes for the rich believing that it will eventually go back to the poor. Republicans believe that if money is given back to rich, they will invest the money and in the end will come out with more money than they started out with. As a result the lower classes will be helped in an indirect way. On the other hand Democrats believe that the more money you make the higher the taxes you should pay. As a result the lower income brackets get money back directly. In addition republicans believe that abortion should be illegal and that it is the same thing as murder.

Another issue which separates the Democrats and Republicans is Gay marriages. The Republicans feel that a marriage is between a man and a woman and that a marriage between the same sex is unnatural. On the other hand Democrats feel that in a democracy you have the freedom to live your life the way you choose to and that gay marriages should be accepted by society. Democrats on the other hand see abortion as convenience and that a woman has right to choose what she wants to do with her body.

Even though both parties disagree with most issues they have some things common. For example they both believe in free trade and capitalism. Both parties think that that a capitalist society fits democracy the best. Both parties feel that in a capitalistic society consumers can make the best decisions because they have various choices. In addition both Republicans and Democrats believe that globalization is very important. They want other countries in the world to follow their ways in the corporate world. This all comes back to the theory of Manifest Destiny where America's duty is to enlighten the less developed world.

Liberals