If you are talking about today's political parties then, on the average, the Democrats are considered more liberal and the Republicans are considered more conservative. However, there are liberal Republicans and conservative Democrats. The Republicans tend to favor less government and the Democrats tend to favor more government, when dealing with domestic problems and individual and states' rights. Republicans tend to favor economic laws that regulate as little as possible. Democrats favor legislation that regulates industry for the protection of the consumer. Democrats tend to favor some sort of government aid for those individuals who need assistance. A Green Party was created in the US in 1984 and it is much more liberal than the Democrats, but it cannot be considered a "major" political party yet because of it's small membership. I believe the "Greens" do have influence in the politics of some European nations.
In the United States, the Democratic Party.
There are three main political parties in the United Kingdom: the Conservative party, the Labour party and the Liberal Democrat party. There are other minor parties, such as the Green Party, UKIP and BNP. Members of Parliament may also stand as independent members, which have no political allegiance. There are other region-specific political parties, such as the SNP, Sinn Féin, and Plaid Cymru.
They take votes away from major parties candidates.
Republican and Democrat are the two major political parties in the American two-party system. However, there are other fringe parties like the Green party or the Libertarian party that often nominate candidates for election.
major parties
The two major US political parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
Labor Party Liberal Party
The two major Australian political parties are the Liberal Party of Australia and the Australian Labor Party.
The Conservative Party and the Liberal Party. :) -Barb
The two major political parties in Canada are the Conservative Party of Canada and the New Democratic Party. The other main political parties in Canada are the Liberal Party of Canada, Bloc Quebecois, and the Green Party of Canada.
Throughout more than 6 decades the domestic American politics have been dominated by two political parties. These are the Democrat of generally liberal and progressive ideology and conservative Republicans.
The United Kingdom can be said to have three significant political parties. These include: The Conservative Party, The Labor Party, and the Liberal Party.
DixieCats Roosevelt Progressive Liberal Republicans
They take votes away from major parties candidates.
Prevented major parties from adopting the ideas of their supporters.
There are three main political parties in the United Kingdom: the Conservative party, the Labour party and the Liberal Democrat party. There are other minor parties, such as the Green Party, UKIP and BNP. Members of Parliament may also stand as independent members, which have no political allegiance. There are other region-specific political parties, such as the SNP, Sinn Féin, and Plaid Cymru.
Ballsweat
They take votes away from major parties candidates.