Political parties in the United States

I argue that the creation of political parties in the United States Congress both addresses and enhances the collective action issues known as the prisoner’s dilemma, agency loss, and the tragedy of the commons, due to their constant clashes of ideological ambitions. The formation of Congress was most likely the first act of collective action before the official constitution was drafted. Two opposing sides, one the heavily populated states argued for a legislative body based on population. And…

Aaron Burr was known as a “Benedict Arnold” in the politics of the United States of America as he constantly switched from political party to another as a helper, aiding depleting political parties. At the same time, though, many saw him as a political backstabber. One of these people included Alexander Hamilton, who constantly criticized Burr calling him “unprincipled”. This eventually resulted in a duel, declared by Burr, against Hamilton, since Burr was upset from the degradation he received…

a. Political Climate The president of Brazil governs Brazil under a Federal Republic government. The president is the commander-in-chief of the Brazilian armed forces for a four year term. The government is represented by three levels, the federal, state, and municipal that provides some stability to the political climate. The three major political parties are: the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), the Liberal Front Party (PFL), the Workers’ Party (PT), the Brazilian Democratic…

January of the new year for the first time since 2009, and both major political parties will be vying for crucial seats in the United States Senate. Both races have been brewing for quite some time, but it has become evident who the options for each seat have become. Obviously, Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for President, countering the Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Also, 34 states—one seat out of two per state—have elections for seats in the Senate. Currently, the Republicans…

of the widespread desire for reform of the two-party monopoly on the government. The goal of M-19 was political reform from the outset, so the cost of resistance was low. For the government, the cost of toleration was high, but not compared to the cost of suppression of the rebels. If it were not for eventual disorganization of the party, M-19AD would have been more successful politically because of their grassroots beginnings. The rise of the party, however, was possible because of that…

Cold War began to heat up as the world’s two biggest powers vied for control of third world countries. On the left, the Soviet Union employed communist principles, while the United States fought for democracy. Following Truman’s Executive Order 9835, the purging of communist principles seeped into industry in the United States. On October 20, 1947, the notorious Red Scare began to infiltrate the biggest propaganda source: Hollywood. As a congressional committee known as the House Un-American…

American society is constantly fluctuating, by reflecting the social, political, economic, and moral virtues of Americans from all occupations; American society has had no shortage of stark clashing viewpoints and drastic reforms throughout history. Reform movements such as the second great awakening and the abolitionist movement substantially defined American society during the mid-19th century, from the spread of Protestantism to growing anti-slavery sentiment in the north, these movements…

Communism and capitalism had many different ideologies. There were many differences in political control, personal rights, and economics. A communist government would have very strict laws and give citizens very little rights and freedom. Capitalism gave the people power and let them have a say in economic and political decisions. The two forms of government were practically the complete opposite of eachother. To begin with, communism and capitalism had very different views on citizen’s rights.…

Over the years, the United States of America has developed a reputation as a capable enforcer of justice, equality, and political freedom for nations that fall into turmoil and oppression. It has been willing, with sword in one hand and wallet in the other, to step across physical and political boundaries in order to establish stability in volatile regions whose conflicts have reached beyond self-preservation or self-liberation. These crusades have largely been carried out either in the name of…

Every four years the United States holds a general election for President. Voting is a right that all Americans cherish. The electoral college, which helps with the selection of the President, has many downfalls, but also greatly helps with the election process. What exactly is the electoral college and how did it start? The electoral college is an indirect way of voting. Americans do not directly vote, but choose from “slates of electors” that have been chosen many months before. “A group of…