| A | B |
| This party has a liberal view on issues | Democrats |
| This party has a more conservative view on issues | Republicans |
| Would prefer more assistance from the government, believes the government has a duty to help its citizens | Liberals |
| Believes in tradition that government should not have such a large role in people's lives | Conservatives |
| Stated in the Candidates platform and reflected in their campaigning | Difference between the parties |
| campaign | an organized activity to attain a political or social goal |
| Similarity between the parties | Both want to strengthen the country |
| Third Parties | a group that is important because they get certain issues to the forefront of politics |