Generally speaking, the Democratic Party believes that most, if not all, problems have a one common aspect with respect to the solution and that is Government. They consistently believe that for any and all social problems that exist, Government is part of the solution. They believe in continuously expanding the role of Government.
In general, the Democrats belief in a centralized government solution to problems. For instance nationalized Health Care, education, welfare, and social security. They tend to solve problems by national regulation (as opposed to decentralized State solutions). Normally, their power base is Unions, minorities, education and Law professionals. They tend to be opposed by military, police, farmers, and business professionals.
Democrats believe in big government,they border on socialism. They will raise taxes to fulfill the need for money to run social programs. Their values are notlike founding fathers.
Government should respect and protect individual rights and freedom
Government must work for the common good.
Government should play a role in alleviating poverty and social injustice and use a system of progressive taxation.
The government should not endorse or favor any religion above another.
1. Government exists to provide a safety net so that no one hits bottom. Examples: Food stamps and minimum income payments for the poor. 2. Greater emphasis on group rights.
The democratic party is very liberal and believes the government is the soluton for everything. They would like to nationalize everything and take control. They don't believe in strong state government.
"The Democratic Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. It is the oldest political party in continuous operation in the United States and it is one of the oldest parties in the world. In the American political spectrum, the party's platform is considered center-left. "