Comparison of Democrats and RepublicansThe ideologies and beliefs of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party differ greatly from each other on all issues. Their political cultures, defined as “the set of values, beliefs and attitudes within which a political system functions” (Moten, 40), are very different from each other. They discuss and disagree on issues ranging from how the economy and government should be run, to social issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion. I intend to compare the cultures of each political party and, in doing so, show the issues that both parties stand for and oppose. When it comes to party philosophy, the Democratic Party is a left-leaning party. , or is left. They are also called liberals and generally advocate for larger, more involved government that addresses issues ranging from law enforcement to defense to assistance for people unable to support themselves. to their own needs. They argue that the poor or those living in poverty should be able to rely on the government to help them survive. Left-wing politics is a political position that accepts or supports social equality. They often oppose social hierarchy and social inequalities. Democrats, although not socialists, believe in ideas oriented toward socialism. They believe that people who live in poverty should be helped by government assistance programs such as unemployment assistance, food stamps, government-provided universal health care, and social security checks. after a person retires. Democrats generally support lower tax rates for the lower classes and higher tax rates for the upper classes. Republicans are the party that leans to the right and are often referred to middle of paper...... automatic firearms that would typically be used by the military and some police forces, and reducing the amount of ammunition what an ammunition magazine can hold. On the topic of gun control, Democrats have encountered a lot of resistance from conservatives and the Republican Party. The Republican Party cites its belief that gun control and the Democrats' proposed measures would be a violation of their Second Amendment rights, which state that they have "the right to bear arms." Republicans often argue that they have the right to own guns to protect their property and their families. On the military theme, Republicans want to increase the military budget, they cite national defense as a reason why this should be done, and they are more inclined to have both parties send troops to other countries in conflict..