NOTE: Below is an overview of the beliefs of the two main political parties in the United States, the Republican and Democratic Parties, as well as some minor parties underneath them. Beliefs may vary from the lists below. The lists below are compiled based on general consensus within the parties, therefore the list may differ from the parties stated positions. We have not included issues where there is a significant split opinion within the party, additionally, we have excluded issues which both parties agree on. Third-party descriptions only include defining issues, the parties may agree with others on many issues. THIS IS NOT A PERFECT AND/OR EXHAUSTIVE LIST - if you would like to see the official party positions, click on the buttons below each party to see their most recent party platform.
Democratic
Social Beliefs
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Core Values
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Progressive
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Secular
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Intersectional
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Collectivist
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Environmentalist
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Politically Correct
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Big-Government
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Multiculturalist
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For
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Abortion
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Same-sex Marriage
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Gun Control
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Bans on 'Hate Speech'
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Free Healthcare/Single Payer
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Euthanasia
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Assisted Suicide
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Affirmative Action
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Legalization of Marijuana
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Sanctuary Cities
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Free Higher Education
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Closing Guantanamo Bay
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Transgender Bathrooms
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Against
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The Death Penalty
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Prayer in Schools
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The Electoral College
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Border Wall
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Voter ID's
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Reference to God in Government
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School Vouchers
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Economic Policy
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Core Beliefs
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Equal Outcome
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Keynesian
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For
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Heavy Regulation
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High Taxes
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Unions
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Minimum Wage
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Government Spending
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Government Subsidies
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Against
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Tax Cuts
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Foreign Policy
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Core Beliefs
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Globalist
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Diplomatic Focus
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Trusting
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For
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Iran Nuclear Deal
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Paris Climate Accords
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Against
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American Imperialism
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International Pipelines
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RepublicAN
Social Beliefs
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Core Values
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Conservative
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Religious
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Individualist
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Small-Government
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Assimilation
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Patriotic
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For
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The Death Penalty
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Prayer in Schools
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The Electoral College
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Border Wall
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Voter ID's
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Reference to God in Government
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School Vouchers
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Against
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Abortion
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Same-sex Marriage
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Gun Control
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Bans on 'Hate Speech'
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Free Healthcare/Single Payer
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Euthanasia
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Assisted Suicide
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Affirmative Action
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Legalization of Marijuana
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Sanctuary Cities
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Free Higher Education
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Closing Guantanamo Bay
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Transgender Bathrooms
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Economic Policy
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Core Beliefs
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Equal Opportunity
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Supply-side
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Laissez-Faire/Free Market
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For
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Tax Cuts
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Against
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Heavy Regulation
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High Taxes
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Unions
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Minimum Wage
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Government Spending
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Government Subsidies
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Foreign Policy
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Core Beliefs
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Nationalist
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Forceful Diplomacy
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Trust but Verify
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Strong Military
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Interventionist
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For
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American Imperialism
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International Pipelines
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Against
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Iran Nuclear Deal
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Paris Climate Accords
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Green
Social Beliefs
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Environmentalist
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Equality of Outcome
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Self-Sufficiency
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Globalist
Economic Policy
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Outlaw Pollution
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Local Economics
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Sustainability
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Less Consumption
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Government Job Security
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Restructure Corporations
Foreign Policy
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Substantially Decrease Defence Budget
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Nuclear Disarmament
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Join the International Criminal Court
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End foreign Arms Sales
Libertarian
Social Beliefs
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Liberty
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Small-Government
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Individualist
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Social Security Opt-Out Option
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Drug Legalization
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Ending Welfare State
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Gun Rights
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Same-sex marriage
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Abolishment of the Death Penalty
Economic Policy
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Laissez-Faire
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Deregulation
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Low Taxes
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Abolish IRS
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Lower National Debt
Foreign Policy
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Isolationist
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No Offensive Wars
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No Foreign Aid
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No Draft
Constitution
Social Beliefs
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Pro-Life
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Liberty
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Personal Property Rights
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Strict Constitutionalism
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States Rights
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Gun Rights
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Veteran Benefits
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Border Security
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No Illegal Alien Amnesty
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Religious Freedom
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Private Healthcare
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Rejects Supreme Court Precedent
Economic Policy
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Capitalist
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Laissez-Faire
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Deregulation
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Small Business
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Low Taxes
Foreign Policy
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American Sovereignty
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Leave the U.N.