Democratic Party Platform on Death Penalty

Support and Opposition

While support for the death penalty is strong among Democrats, opponents of the death penalty are a substantial fraction of the Democratic base.

Party History

The two main parties in the USA are the Democrats and Republicans. Since the mid-1800s, they have dominated US politics with either.

If you're still trying to figure out the differences between the policies of the Republican and Democratic parties ahead of the US,

The two parties are a long way apart politically, with key points of difference including views on climate change and government-run healthcare.

On social issues, Democrats seek greater freedoms while Republicans follow more traditional values supporting government intervention in such matters.