In the United States presidential elections, which will take place on November 5candidates from the two main parties generally present themselves: the Republican Party and Democratic Party. In these elections, it is former President of the United States, Donald Trump, for the Republican Party, and Vice President Kamala Harris, for the Democratic Party. The American electoral system is called two-party. These two parties dominate the political field at all three levels of government: federal, state and local. There are other parties, generally called third parties (third party): Green Party (Green Party)THE Libertarians (Libertarian Party), he Constitution Party (Constitution Party) and the Natural Law Party (Natural Law Party).
Political candidates must obtain a majority of votes, or more than 50% of the votes, to be elected. They need a higher percentage of votes than other candidates.
Republican Party
The Republican Party is often known as GOP. These acronyms mean Great old party (Grande Vieille Fête). Their logo is an elephant. He The Republican Party is known for supporting right-wing ideologies such as conservatism.social conservatism and economic libertarianism. Republicans generally advocate traditional values, a low degree of government interference, and strong support for the private sector.
- The Republican Party is distinguished by its promotion of policies that support the family and individual liberty. In general, the Republican Party tends to promote state and local rights. Politicians generally prefer that federal regulation play a role.
- Promotes business. Advocates the free market.
- He the party is in favor of religious freedom.
- The GOP is generally pro-life: opposes the legal right to free abortion and instead emphasizes the right to life of unborn fetuses.
- The match is generally opposed to the introduction of broad gun control legislationthe Republicans therefore safeguard the right to bear arms articulated in the Second Amendment to the US Constitution.
The Democratic Party
Its logo is a donkey. Advocate for a strong government that regulates businesses and supports citizens. One of the key values emphasized by Democrats is social responsibility. Democrats believe that a big, powerful government can ensure well-being and equality for all. Democrats tend to support heavy taxation of high-income households. Compared to Europe, the Democrats’ fiscal policy may not seem excessive. On a US tax scale, their tax percentages are very high.
- The Democratic Party generally supports free abortion and LGBTQ+ rights.
- He favors restricting gun laws and challenges the right to carry a concealed weapon (as opposed to open carry).
- Democrats defend religious freedom and the right of citizens to practice their faith.
- Democrats value the separation of church and state, as stipulated in the U.S. Constitution.
