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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 parties 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.
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 parties 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.{{fact}}
The individual issues that make up a platform are called [[plank]]s.
The individual issues that make up a platform are called [[plank]]s.