How Can National Politics Be More Powerful Than Local Politics

In 1787 some of the leading founding fathers signed the Constitution with the vision that smaller local and state politics would lead the way in decision making. There was a belief among many of the founders that local politics would never be more powerful than national politics. However, that vision did not configure correctly; as nowadays national politics dominate over local. The idea that America’s progression as a whole justifies the dominance of national politics is incorrect. Progression does not mean positive change, only change through time. America has progressed as a nation politically, socially and economically, but those changes do not justify change in the levels of power or dominance in politics. Local and state governments should have the power to make decisions that will ultimately impact the lives and living standards of its inhabitants. The embodiment of federalism and political parties throughout American history help visualize the importance of stronger local governments. The fact American history tends to place emphasis on more dominant national politics rather than local politics is a common mistake. Stronger local politics are more efficient, …show more content…
For example, the governor of Georgia changed the state flag without consent from any citizen, or other local political official then pushed the blame on citizen’s lacking the ability to “vote correctly” (Gonella, 2002) and was not held as the reason for public dismay or disapproval. The idea of collective accountability did not show any better in Georgia’s local politics however, once the introduction of money came into the equation, accountability for actions did rise. The citizens continued to support bills that increased the city budget, which became an unwanted action of the