Essay On Democracy In America

Democracy in America is changing drastically as the time goes by. Some of this change is for the worse, of course, but there is still a number of positive changes in the government of the United States. Although America is essentially a republic (or as the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it: “a country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader rather than by a king or queen”) it has come to uphold many of the ideals of a democracy. The founding fathers of this nation were concerned about creating a government that catered to their personal desires. It was to be a government run by the people, for the people. The first, and most necessary idea that must be addressed is the fact that the United States of America …show more content…
Not only are other races and women accepted in today’s society, but so are many individuals who declare themselves to be homosexual or otherwise. The American people of the modern age do not (as a whole) discriminate. Each individual is allowed the same rights as the forefathers themselves held; a definite step forward for the government of the United States. It has gone so far as to see the first African American become President of the United States. Women hold office and represent the people, as well as those who declare themselves as homosexual or …show more content…
There have been many positive transformations, such as the ability of more citizens to cast a vote on the decisions of the government. On the other hand, there are also negative aspects to what has happened to democracy. The United States of America have essentially regressed to a state of aristocracy, providing the wealthy with an overabundance of wealth while the average citizen works to make ends meet. The people who were once engaged in the decisions of the government have simply elected officials based on finances and have ignored whether they are truly fit candidates to run the government. Not to worry, however, because “when asked about the show Snookie starred in (“Jersey Shore”) or Brad Pitt’s marriage history, they answered correctly”