United States Republican Party

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The Republican Party is one of the two big political parties in the United States of America (U.S.A.). The other large party is the Democratic Party. The U.S. also has many tiny minor parties known as "third parties."

The Republicans are often called "the right" or "conservatives." The Republican Party itself is called the G.O.P. or "Grand Old Party."

Traditionally, the Republican Party has supported conservative causes, and has wanted to lower taxes and to limit the role of government.

The current United States President is a Republican, his name is George W. Bush.

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