Type | Major political party |
Origin | Early 1800s |
Country | |
History | Originating as anti-abolitionist conservative party • Evolving into center-right party • Promoting civil rights and social welfare programs |
Ideology | Center-left |
Opposition | |
Party name | Democratic Party |
Political position | Center-right to center-left on the political spectrum |
Prominent policies | Civil rights • Social welfare • Fiscal conservatism • Social liberalism |
Leadership (as of 2023) |