American Politics

There is no doubt about the United States of America being one of the greatest countries to live in. The American society enjoys freedoms and liberties that are not even fathomable by citizens of certain nations throughout the globe. The rights that Americans are guaranteed have not come easy however, and there is a lengthy and comprehensive history behind the American government and politic system that is constantly evolving and progressing for a greater nation on a daily basis. Part of the reason behind the efficiency and greatness of the United States government and politic system is due to the simplicity of the system that keeps the rules and regulations in place, running smoothly and seamlessly. Laws and statutes are created and amended as needed by the legislative politic system, while the politic judicial branch of the government preserve and enforce these laws and statutes. The third and final subdivision, the executive branch of the government, oversees and supervises all aspects of the politic system. These three branches of the American government make up what is known as the ‘separation of powers’ model of governing a nation. Contrary to popular belief, the separation of powers system was not created nor started in the United States, rather, it was created by the Roman Empire in ancient Greece, and has been adopted and evolved over time.

The United States political system is divided into two major political parties, albeit there are several lesser known, more obscure political parties. In the world of politics however, recognition and positive publicity are key to gaining popularity and winning over voters and supporters. In most cases, the smaller and lesser known parties usually do not have a very large effect on the overall processes of American politics. The two chief parties that are nationally recognized are the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. A part of what makes the United States of America the greatest nation to live in is exemplified in the system of our politics. The freedom and liberty of being able to speak out and stand up for what you believe in, and being able to choose which side of politics you support may seem like an obvious and ordinary right for Americans, but there are several countries throughout the world that deprive their citizens of this basic right to choose. The phrase ‘majority rules’ is one that applies perfectly to our politics but the same cannot be said about many other nations. The fact that our land is built upon the foundation that guarantees those living on this land the right to decide what laws will govern them is the basic principle of the United States Constitution. And it is the same United States Constitution that promises all Americans that certain inalienable rights will not be taken away.

Some people may argue that the American politics and the government system are not perfect. Granted, they may not be perfect, but the United States politics system is exceedingly more proficient and efficient than those of many other nations around the world.