16.6a Types of Democrats

Question 1

Types of Democrats

Answer 1

There are different types of Democrats within the party, including moderate Democrats, conservative Democrats and liberals.

The Democratic Party has become more liberal on economic and social issues, with liberal democrats, and centrists, more prominent within the party than conservatives.

Question 2

Liberal Democrats

Answer 2

Liberal Democrats are progressive on social issues, including ending capital punishment, protecting the environment and being pro same sex marriage and abortion.

Liberal Democrats believe in government spending to provide welfare for all in society.

Liberal Democrats are key supporters of the same-sex marriage law which was legalised in 2015 and more affordable healthcare.

Question 3

Moderate Democrats

Answer 3

Moderate Democrats are a central ideological group within the Democratic Party with liberal views on economic and social issues.

Moderate Democrats are less liberal than the Liberal Democrats in their economic views, more in favour of business and favour some socially conservative policies.

Question 4

Conservative Democrats

Answer 4

Conservative Democrats are more conservative democrats than most of the national party. They may believe in lower government spending and taxes, and are conservative on some social issues

Conservative Democrats traditionally live in southern states.