I got the basic definitions from Britannica Encyclopeadia, and then explained to her that at times they switch around and one is more liberal or one is more conservative. But as a rule, the Republicans are the conservatives, right? and the Democrats are the liberals, or so I thought.
I also explained the basic stands on issues, i.e. Democrats are more for labor unions, minorities and progressive reformers, and Republicans are more for strong government and strong national defense. They had been for tax cuts, but then they made tax cuts, so that's where it got blurry.
I just get mixed up most about which is liberal/conservative and which is left/right. That is where I get hopelessly lost, but I think Democrats are the liberals. Haven't been able to validate that yet though, can anyone confirm it?
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