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| − | A '''party platform''' is a list of beliefs and ideas which a party promises to work towards and accomplish if elected. The platform positions generally reflect the political leanings of the | + | A '''party platform''' is a list of beliefs and ideas which a party promises to work towards and accomplish if elected. The platform positions generally reflect the political leanings of the party's base. For example, [[Republicans]] generally run with a low-tax platform; whereas [[Democrat]]s generally run on a platform calling for increased taxes to pay for social programs. |
Most Americans do not read party platforms before voting. | Most Americans do not read party platforms before voting. | ||
Revision as of 21:57, September 25, 2014
A party platform is a list of beliefs and ideas which a party promises to work towards and accomplish if elected. The platform positions generally reflect the political leanings of the party's base. For example, Republicans generally run with a low-tax platform; whereas Democrats generally run on a platform calling for increased taxes to pay for social programs.
Most Americans do not read party platforms before voting.
The individual issues that make up a platform are called planks.