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Article: Ideological planks. (the Republican Party tends to oppose government intervention, while the Democratic Party tries to correct inequities through government programs)(United States - Party Platforms)(Brief Article)
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- Canada and the World Backgrounder
- Article date:
- September 1, 1996
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Dozens of fringe parties contest every U.S. election; in 1992, there were 23 presidential candidates. But, only two parties -- Republicans and Democrats -- have a realistic chance of achieving power. Within those two parties there are many shades of opinion, so the platforms described here apply only in a general way
Republicans are fervent believers in the mastery of the marketplace--if there's a problem private enterprise will find a solution for it. Republicans also believe that people should take care of themselves. The party represents a view of America that is traditional, small town, and family oriented.
The Republican Party tends to be the ...