The Best System We Have
In nearly all facets of the American government system, it is commonly accepted that our practices are in no way the best …
Scrapping the Third Party Nominee
Presidential elections have been dominated by the Democrat and Republican parties. George Washington was the first and last president to be elected …
Polarization in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court serves as a balance of power – the power to check the actions of the President and Congress – …
Is it time the United States moved to a multi-party system?
Currently there exist two major political parties in the United States of America, namely the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Historically, …
The Supreme Court: Then and Now
Chapter fourteen delves into the inner workings and responsibilities of the US Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, being one of the three …
The Rise of Third Parties?
In chapter nine of the textbook the two-party American system is discussed at great length. Unlike other countries like France that have …
Is Judicial Review meant for the Federal Judicial Branch?
In Chapter 14 the textbook covered the basic understanding of the Courts and how they influence policies in the United States. It …
Are Divides Within Political Parties Effecting Popular Sovereignty?
When reading chapter 9 regarding political parties I found myself caught up in the consequences that arise from divisions within political parties. …
What about the third parties?
In the past few years, we have seen a decadence of the public opinion of the traditional leading political parties in the …
Does the Design of the Supreme Court Put Our Democracy at Risk?
Chapter 14 in The Struggle for Democracy investigates whether or not the Supreme Court enhances American democracy. The framers designed the Supreme …