Political Parties in America

The United States is made up several political parties that are divided due to their beliefs but have the same goals for the country. The Democratic Party and Republican Party are the two main political parties in America that have been around for over 150 years. They are always aiming to be the main political party running the government. There are third parties within the government as well but due to the popularity and power of the two main parties they have not been successful at the presidential level. All of the parties want to remain politically right and therefore are always changing where they stand on a specific issue to attract the votes of the public. The American political parties have different opinions on what is right for the citizens of the country and how to run the nation. Due their differences individuals nationwide always have disagreements and their own preference on what parties they agree with. The voters have the opportunity to hear out what the Democrats and Republicans have to offer so they can make the right decision during the election period. A lot of Americans prefer to vote based on their own opinions rather than what a specific political party is representing forcing the candidates to particularly aim towards satisfying what the voters are asking for rather than one ideology. There are interest groups out there that focus on different ways to gain more votes for a candidate. A major way they influence the election which I have learned is the most powerful is by donating money to candidates when they support their views. Overall the United States is made up of parties that focus on our needs and ways to maintain an organized government. The Democrats and Republicans seem to be against each other both want a free economy with minimal national debt as possible and have similar goals for the country in order to succeed. The Democratic Party is the oldest party in the United States with the Republican Party right behind it