This comparison examines the differences between Democratic and Republican politics and political

positions on key issues such as taxes, the role of government, eligibility (social security, medicare), gun
control, immigration, healthcare, abortion, politics and environmental regulation. . These two parties
dominate the political landscape in the United States, but their philosophy and ideals are very different.

Difference in philosophy
Republican philosophy focuses more on individual freedoms, rights and responsibilities. In contrast,
Democrats attach greater importance to equality and social / community responsibility.

There may be multiple disagreements between Democrats and Republicans on a particular issue, but
what follows is a generalization of their positions on these multiple issues.

There may be multiple disagreements between Democrats and Republicans on a particular issue, but
what follows is a generalization of their positions on these multiple issues. Democrats are generally
known as supporters of broader social services in the United States than those advocated by
Republicans. The republican philosophy is based on the limited influence of the government and the
dominant foreign policy. Republicans are on the "right" side of the political spectrum, while Democrats
are on the "left" side. The far right generally has pro-religious, anti-bureaucratic, pro-military, pro-
business, and pro-personal responsibilities. Republicans are generally seen as conservative (financially
and socially), perhaps a bit pious and pro-government, often opposed to the bureaucracy associated
with big governments. They see big governments as a waste and an obstacle to getting things done. His
approach is Darwinian in the sense that the strong survive and Crimea rises to the top. On the left end of
the spectrum are the extreme liberals or the most extreme Democrats. Democrats are seen as more
liberal. Democrats tend to favor the active role of government in society, and such participation, such as
regulations on environmental pollution or laws against discrimination, can improve people's quality of
life and help them achieve more goals in terms of opportunities. and equality. I think so. Republicans, on
the other hand, tend to favor a limited role for government in society and say that this dependence on
the private sector (businesses and individuals) can improve economic productivity, for example by
avoiding unnecessary environmental regulations or strictly avoiding environmental regulations.

Role of Government
One of the fundamental differences between the Democratic and Republican ideologies is the role of
government. Democrats tend to favor the more active role of government in society and believe that
participation can improve people's quality of life and help them achieve their higher goals of
opportunity and equality. Republicans, on the other hand, tend to prefer smaller governments in terms
of the number of people employed by the government and the role and responsibilities of government
in society. They see "big government" as wasteful and an obstacle to getting things done. His approach is
Darwinian capitalism in the sense that strong companies must survive in a free market, rather than in a
government that decides to win or lose in business through regulation.

Democrats, for example, tend to favor environmental regulations and laws against employment
discrimination. Republicans tend to view these regulations as detrimental to business and career
growth, as most laws have unintended consequences. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) is a government agency that many Republican candidates like to scoff at as an example of a
"useless" government agency closing.
Another example is the food stamp program. Republicans in Congress demanded a cut in the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Democrats wanted to expand the program.
Democrats have argued that due to the high unemployment rate, many families need the program's
support. Republicans argued that there was a lot of fraud in the programs that wasted taxpayers'
money. Republicans also prefer more personal responsibility, so they want to enact rules and find jobs
that force people in welfare programs to take more personal responsibility through measures like
mandatory drug testing.

Stand on controversial issues

Military
Republicans: They prefer higher military spending, take a tougher stance against countries like Iran, and
are more inclined to deploy military options.

Democrats: They prefer to cut military spending and are relatively reluctant to use military force against
countries like Iran, Syria, and Libya.

Gun control laws

Abortion
Democrats support abortion rights and keep selective abortion legal. Republicans said abortion should
not be legal and Roe v. I think Wade should come back. Some Republicans oppose contraceptive
obligations, that is, they demand an employer-paid health insurance plan to cover contraception.

The study of embryonic stem cells is a relevant branch point. Democrats support this, Republicans don't.

LGBTQ Rights
Democrats tend to favor equal rights for same-sex couples. The right to marry and adopt children.
Republicans believe that marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman and should not
support same-sex marriage or allow same-sex couples to adopt children.

Democrats also support the rights of transgender people. Republican President Donald Trump, for
example, has withdrawn protection from transgender students who had allowed access to a gender-
appropriate bathroom in about a month after taking office.

Now that same-sex marriage is legalized across the country, the battlefield has changed with related
issues, such as transgender rights and anti-discrimination laws that protect LGBTQ people. Democrats,
for example, prefer laws that prohibit businesses from refusing to serve gay customers.
Death penalty
The majority opinion in the United States on the death penalty is that it should be legal. However, many
Democrats are against it, and in 2016 the Democratic platform called for the abolition of the death
penalty.

Taxes
Democrats support a progressive tax. The progressive tax system is a system in which high-income
people pay their taxes at a higher rate. This is how the federal income tax brackets are currently set. For
example, the first $ 10,000 of income is taxed at 10%, while the marginal income above $ 420,000 is
taxed at 39.6%.

Republicans support tax cuts for everyone (rich and poor). They believe that small governments will
need less tax revenue to support themselves. Some Republicans support a "flat tax," in which everyone
pays the same percentage of their income as taxes, regardless of their income level. They regard the
high tax rates of the rich as a form of class warfare.

Minimum Wages
Democrats prefer to raise the minimum wage, including by setting federal restrictions, which also apply
to the so-called red states. Most of today's Democratic proposals are to go from $ 7.25 an hour to $ 15
an hour. They argue that the minimum wage should be high enough so that people in full-time minimum
wage jobs do not fall below the poverty line.

Republicans say raising the minimum wage hurts businesses, reduces hiring of workers and slows
everyone's economy. They also argue that the cost of living varies from state to state, so the minimum
wage law should take this into account rather than imposing a national wage of $ 15 (some states claim
it is too high).

Foreign Policy
American foreign policy has traditionally been relatively consistent between the Democratic and
Republican governments. The main allies have always been other Western forces such as Great Britain
and France. The allies in the Middle East were countries like Israel, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, and they
continue to be.

However, differences can be seen in the way the Obama administration handles relations with certain
countries. Israel and the United States, for example, have always been strong allies. However, relations
between Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been strained. The main reason
for this tension was the Obama administration's policy in Iran. The United States tightened sanctions
against Iran during Obama's first term, but negotiated to allow international investigations into Iranian
nuclear facilities during Obama's second term. The United States and Iran have also found common
ground for ISIS threats. This reconciliation has dogged Iran's traditional rival Israel, but for all intents and
purposes, Israel and the United States remain strong allies. Republicans in Congress opposed the Iran
negotiations and relaxed sanctions against Iran. They also asked Netanyahu to deliver a speech against
the deal.

Cuba is another country in which the Democratic Obama administration has reversed US policy for
decades. Republican Rand Paul has supported lifting the freeze on relations with Cuba, but his views are
not shared by the majority of Republicans. Presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Republicans like
Ted Cruz have openly opposed the normalization of relations with Cuba.

Immigration
Politicians from both parties are often told that "the country's immigration system is broken." But the
political divide was so great that it was not possible to pass bipartisan legislation to "fix" the system as
"comprehensive immigration reform."

Democrats are generally seen as more sympathetic to the cause of immigrants. Democrats broadly
support the DREAM Act which grants undocumented immigrants who entered the United States as
minors conditional residence (and permanent residence if additional eligibility is met). The bill did not
pass, but the (Democratic) Obama administration has implemented safeguards against undocumented
immigrants with certain qualifications.

Republicans prefer legal immigration to be "benefit-based" or "point-based." These systems are used in
countries such as Canada and Australia to allow legal entry visas to people in high demand who can
contribute to the economy. The downside to these systems is that family immigration visas may not be
enough. The merit-based system is also the opposite of "Give me your overcrowded masses who are
tired, poor, wanting to breathe freely, give me the miserable garbage from your overflowing shores."
philosophy.