Which Political Part is Responsible For the most social programs?

In order to identify which political party is responsible for the most social programs, one must first understand the ideology and history behind each party. Looking back in history, the United States (US) has always had a two-party system. During the Jefferson Era there was the opposition between the Federalists (those in favor of government control) and the Anti-federalists (those in favor for less government control). Now in the 21st century the competition is between the Republicans and the Democrats.
A Historical Briefing on the Republicans:
In beginning, the Republican Party represented a certain kind of America: nationalistic, Protestant, Anglo-Saxon, and those committed to a strong federal government. The National Republican Party was founded in 1854 by a coalition. The coalition was composed of former members of the Whig, Free-Soil, Know-Nothing parties, and Northern Democrats who were not satisfied with their party’s attitude toward slavery. (It was democrats who favored ...