Democracy in America

In the 1960s, Venezuela was the poster child of democracy in Latin America. It was one of the only countries moving towards it, while other countries were falling to communism. Then Hugo Chavez ratified in a national referendum and abolished congress and the judiciary. This moved Venezuela’s political rights from 2-4, and its status under the Freedom House Index from Free to Partly Free. In 1999, Venezuela received a 4.0. This was the year Chavez spend dismantling Venezuela’s checks and balances…

considered more of a necessary evil. At times states use the government as an excuse to exert its power and overstep its boundaries through the use of violence. Chapter 2 also explains the different types of government that exists. While different democracies have their faults when compared to some of the other types of governments; we should truly be thankful for all the freedom and rights we have. From chapter 2, One of the things I found interesting was why some positions in the service…

itself a free government, but it has not got the spirit of liberty.” Although he is referencing townships and local governments, the same is true for states. Civic liberty and political involvement is the backbone of the American spirit and our democracy as a whole. Although individuals may not succeed to the same degree as a federal or state level of government would, it is necessary…

Politics in America has always been an evolving by either social, economic, or political decisions. It has continually changed since it’s founding in America. Politics came as a result of the transgressions committed and the white male sufferage. As more white males won the right to vote and political parties came more organized, the aspect of American politics changed. The early politics of America was very chaotic which in turn bred feelings of discontent with politicians. American politics…

How would you solve the racial and gender divide in America? Your answer is what makes America. The principal of being able to make a change is at your fingertips. As a nation the obstacles we face have led us to where we are today. A society of politically different views as well as moral views, aids in helping your voice be heard. America allows its people to not be hushed by the government. American is a democracy. Theirs voting, free speech, and amendments to inforce your opinion to be heard…

them. The control of the nation is not held by the leaders as the people get to decide if they are fit to run the country. The leader has the power to control what the country does, but they have to inform the people of their decisions, as America is a democracy. Slogans are usually only fair to one side of an issue. It only says positive things about the side it cares about, while it only says negative things about the opposing side. The slogan “We Are the 99 percent,” alludes to the…

England was ruling over the colonies that no matter how perfect the government is there always arises rulers that only look out for themselves and not the people that they rule for. He believes that greed over takes the governments idea of a perfect democracy. He believes that after people are ruled so long by people such as that they believe that what is wrong for them is even right. Paine believed in peace and would rather fight a battle for his children and brethren then his brethren and…

he is still known as a familiar face to politics. Some might even call him the most controversial politician. With this title, Sanders plans to keep his political revolution in action. Their idea for revolutionizing the government is to become a democracy for all citizens. This includes engaging the people’s voices and making millions activated with today’s politics. Sanders also promises a different look to health care, paid maternity leave, and free tuition for public colleges. Though to make…

Polarization is described by Roberts-Miller as a black or white, binary viewpoint in which there is a good in group and an evil out group. In this case, the in group consists of American such as himself who support our nation’s democracy run government. The out group consists of those like Murrow who occupy high government positions and infiltrate the system to spread and promote communism. McCarthy says, “what do the Communists think of me? And what do the Communists think of Mr…

China, India, Early Americas and the Islamic Empires history plays a part the ideas, institutions and art of the present day and how they…