Separation process

An Improvement or a Big Mistake Made? Many people throughout the United States have gone back and forth with the idea that the Constitution was a stupid idea that was created into what the people follow and go by. Many say that even though it all sounds good and glory it is not. They say that the Constitution only has what everyone wants to hear not what they want and need. Well for those who say the Constitution was the biggest mistake that was ever made are wrong in so many ways. The…

It’s not only about the public being able to vote, there is a second process. This is what is known as Electoral College. Electoral college is a process, not a place. Our founding fathers established it in the Constitution as a compromise between election of the President by a vote in Congress and election of the President by a popular vote of qualified citizens…

Marshall’s ruling on the Marbury v. Madison case was a stroke of political genius. Early in office, Marshall was confronted with an almost impossible political decision. Newly appointed to the Supreme Court, Marshall was asked by Marbury to challenge the Executive branch. Democratic Republican president Jefferson didn’t want Marbury to be appointed Justice of the Peace but Marbury asked the Marshall court to give Vice President Madison a writ of mandamus forcing him to deliver the document…

Political culture is the mutual way of life, principles, and manners in regards to a government and its policy. It forms over time as political adaptation and influences in various ways the political life at the different levels: state, local, and nationwide. There are three types of political cultures - traditionalistic, individualistic, and moralistic. The traditionalistic political culture is mostly noted in the south. The majority of its leaders are conservative and consider that not all…

The Federalist Papers are one of the most important pieces of American Government and history. These eighty-five letters were very significant because they were compelling in inducing states to ratify the new Constitution instead of sticking to the weak Articles of Confederation. The authors of the Federalist Paper’s utilized sensible arguments to clarify the importance of such a change. These authors confronted the arguments colonists were making against the ratification of the new Constitution…

The separation of powers in the United States government is very important to the power distribution of the government. If we were to have a government that is structured on just one person in power, it could be another repeat of Hitlers ruling. With multiple people being in power, it makes sure that no one single person can create an oppressive ruling with unfair laws and punishments. With the separation of power, there are three branches in charge of running the united states; the legislative…

Ancient Greek democracy and French democracy have some similarities, as well as some differences. On the one hand, both democracies have an Assembly, a Constitution and courts of law, although these factors may vary slightly between the two democracies. On the other hand, citizenship is not granted to the same people, the types of democracies are different, and warfare is handled differently. There is a considerable resemblance between Ancient Greek democracy and French democracy. In 510 BCE,…

In the 18th century, the British government was a complex system built upon laws and customs, and centered on the monarchy. While the monarchy was not as powerful and revered as it was in neighboring European countries, it certainly stood as a symbol of leadership for the nation and people. The fine line created between the relationship of the Crown and the people was vital to the balance of Britain’s political, social, and economical power and became increasingly more so with the rise of…

confederation. They decided to make a new government, called the constitution, that prevented tyranny. Tyranny is a noun that means a cruel or oppressive government or rule. The constitution prevents dictatorship and tyranny in four ways: federalism, separation of power, small states vs. large states compromise, and checks and balances system. Federalism guards against tyranny in many ways.”In the Compound republic of america, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two…

The name of John Marshall is strongly connected with an era in federal proceedings. Since the start of his career, Marshall, a certain Federalist, entered into a confrontation with the newly elected President Thomas Jefferson, a convinced Antifederalist (Bederman). The principle of judicial review of the law constitutionality was initiated in the case Marbury vs. Madison by the chief justice. Marshall had various opportunities: to accept one or the other side as well as he could declare the…