What is the difference between a republican and democrat?

Republicans and Democrats are both political parties in America. Republicans are mostly made up of the rich, because it supports them. Democrats on the other hand, are made up of the middle to lower classes. In politics you'll hear a lot of "left" and "right." Left thinks your life should be supported by the government, and everything should be regulated by it. Right thinks there should be total self sufficiency in your life, and you should rely on YOU. Most of the time you'll hear leftism associated with communism, since its an extreme form of left-wing politics. And the same with right, but instead fascism, as it is an extreme form of right-wing. But don't associate that with them, but you should keep the extreme forms out of your opinion, just leave it in the back of your mind, and know what they are. Just know to separate Communism from leftism, and Fascism from rightism. Hope this helps!