Democrats

Definition

The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. It generally supports a platform of higher taxes for wealthier individuals, increased regulations on businesses to protect consumers and workers, stronger social safety nets like welfare programs and healthcare reform.

Related terms

Progressivism: A political philosophy supporting social reform. This term is often associated with Democrats advocating for change that improves societal conditions.

Social Democracy: An ideology that promotes economic and social interventions to promote social justice within the framework of a capitalist economy - some Democrats align with this view.

Obamacare: The informal term for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—a health reform law signed in 2010 by President Barack Obama, a Democrat.