What does the Democratic Party stand for?

Political parties in the United States of America all have the same role. They seek to get elected to office to carry out a specific set of policies represented by the people who vote for them.

The specific set of policies that the Democratic Party represent include a respect for government and a belief in the role of government in allowing individuals to achieve their goals. Democrats look at government as a practical tool that helps people embrace life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Democratic party policies are different from the Green Party or the Republican Party, but they are not vastly different. There are too many accepted beliefs held by the vast majority of Americans for the differences to be too great.