There are many principles that makeup the American political system. These principles include limited government, the separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism and the establishment of the republic. Understanding what each principle means, and their role towards the political system will give one a better understanding of the American political system. American Government is separated into three branches. The legislative, executive and judicial branch. The Congress is the head of the legislative branch. One of the main roles in our political system that this branch has, is the power to create, change, and amend Bills (laws). Bills are discussed in the congress, which consists of both the Senate and House of Representatives. For
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Federalism is known as the division of power between the national, central, and state government. One reason federalism is important to the American political society is because of its division of power among federal and state governments to make neither not too powerful. There are three methods that are used to organize power that each division has: unitary, confidential, and federal. In a confederal government, the states hold the most power compared to the power given to the central government. In comparison with a confederal government, in a Federal government, the central government holds more power. Unlike both forms of government, in a unitary system of government, the majority of authority is given to the central …show more content…
The United States is often misrepresented as being a democracy. A democracy is when people have control over the government. This could have a negative effect on the government because it takes away from checks and balances. Countries are typically best operated when the people directly elect officials that will help form a voice on a larger scale. This is why the United States has adopted a republic government. A republic is important to have in a country because it allows for citizens to have a voice to protect their freedoms and rights as individuals. It also allows for check and balances to be set in place, therefore everyone can be included without giving any specific group more power over
Federalism is known as the division of power between the national, central, and state government. One reason federalism is important to the American political society is because of its division of power among federal and state governments to make neither not too powerful. There are three methods that are used to organize power that each division has: unitary, confidential, and federal. In a confederal government, the states hold the most power compared to the power given to the central government. In comparison with a confederal government, in a Federal government, the central government holds more power. Unlike both forms of government, in a unitary system of government, the majority of authority is given to the central …show more content…
The United States is often misrepresented as being a democracy. A democracy is when people have control over the government. This could have a negative effect on the government because it takes away from checks and balances. Countries are typically best operated when the people directly elect officials that will help form a voice on a larger scale. This is why the United States has adopted a republic government. A republic is important to have in a country because it allows for citizens to have a voice to protect their freedoms and rights as individuals. It also allows for check and balances to be set in place, therefore everyone can be included without giving any specific group more power over