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Republican Party

Definition

The Republican Party is one of two major political parties in the United States. It typically supports conservative positions such as limited government intervention in the economy and individual liberties over collective rights.

Analogy

Consider the Republican party as your school's football team. They have a game plan (their platform) they stick to but within that team there are players who might be more libertarian or traditionalist on certain plays (issues).

Related terms

Conservatism: A political ideology promoting traditional institutions in the context of culture and civilization.

Libertarianism: An ideology emphasizing freedom, liberty, and voluntary association without violent interference from state or government bodies.

Traditionalism: A philosophy emphasizing adherence to time-honored societal norms and customs.

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Practice Questions (7)

Which policy shift resulted in many working-class and urban voters switching their support from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party?
How did President Richard Nixon's Southern Strategy exemplify the ideological shift in the Republican Party during the 1960s?
How does the rise of the Tea Party movement demonstrate a shift in ideology within the Republican party?
Which issue has historically caused a divide within the Republican party?
Which group is most associated with the ideology of social conservatism within the current Republican party?
How did the Reagan Revolution impact Republican Party ideology?
How might U.S political landscape look today if Barry Goldwater’s ultraconservative ideologies became mainstream within Republican party post-1960s?