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The Republican Party has long championed fiscal conservatism, advocating for minimal government intervention in the economy. They believe economic prosperity is driven by free markets and individual initiative.

This philosophy includes support for laissez-faire economics, tax cuts, reduced government spending, privatization, and reducing government-run welfare programs in favor of private-sector solutions and personal responsibility. The party's current fiscal stance supports lower tax…

The Democratic Party of the United States is grounded in modern liberalism, which contrasts with the Republican Party's conservatism. Positioned center-left on the American political spectrum, the party comprises diverse wings including centrists, progressives, fiscal conservatives, and democratic socialists.

Social and Civil Rights:

The party advocates for social programs, labor unions, consumer protection, workplace safety, equal…