Which statement is true historically about the platforms of Republicans and Democrats?

(1 point).
Responses

Democrats tend to support social programs, and Republicans tend to oppose them.
Democrats tend to support social programs, and Republicans tend to oppose them.

Democrats tend to support free trade, and Republicans tend to oppose it.
Democrats tend to support free trade, and Republicans tend to oppose it.

Republicans tend to support new taxes, and Democrats tend to oppose them.
Republicans tend to support new taxes, and Democrats tend to oppose them.

Republicans tend to support immigration, and Democrats tend to oppose it.

1 answer

The statement that is historically true is:

Democrats tend to support social programs, and Republicans tend to oppose them.

This accurately reflects the traditional platforms of the two parties, with Democrats generally advocating for more government intervention and social welfare programs, while Republicans typically favor limited government and lower spending on such programs.