Elon Musk has been in the headlines for the last few days. First the dispute with trump and now the announcement of forming a new party. Elon Musk is going to form his new party to end the dominance of the Democratic party and Republican in America. However, even after forming the party, Musk cannot become the President of America. American politics revolves around two major parties, the Democratic party and the Republican Party. Both these parties are considered the backbone of American democracy and have been at the center of power for the last two hundred years. Let us tell you about them in detail.
History of the Democratic Party
The Democratic party was founded in the year 1828 and is considered to be the oldest active political party in America. Its roots are linked to the Democratic-Republican party of the 1790s, which was formed by Thomas Jefferson and james Madison. Later Andrew Jackson gave it a strong organizational form and raised it as the voice of the common people. Initially, this party was in favor of farmers, laborers and poor classes, but over time it turned itself towards modern issues like social justice, environmental protection, healthcare and equality. Today it is known as the party of liberal or progressive ideology of America.
History of Republican Party
On the other hand, the republican party was founded in 1854. This party was formed by those activists and leaders who were strongly against slavery in America. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the first president of the Republican Party. The republican party is often also called GOP i.e. Grand Old Party. Initially this party was a symbol of equality and freedom, but over time it transformed itself into a conservative or traditional and nationalist thinking party. The republican party advocates low taxes, freedom of trade, gun rights and religious values. This party has mostly been in favor of economic freedom and limited government intervention.
What is the difference between the two parties
The ideological difference between Democrats and Republicans is the basis of American politics. While Democrats give priority to equality and government aid in society, the republican party advocates individual freedom and traditional values. Many great leaders of America have emerged from these two parties. The Democratic party has produced presidents like Franklin D. Roosevelt, john F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, while the republican party has given the leadership of the country to leaders like Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, George Bush and Donald Trump. The competition between these two parties has kept America's democracy alive and dynamic.
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