Democracy
As the famous quote goes 'for the people, by the people and to the people', democracy is what it defines. Democracy is a form of government which believes in respecting individualism. Many countries, India being the largest, have adopted this political doctrine for its advantages.
Communism Vs. Democracy
Both communism and democracy as forms of government have been in existence for a long period, although it is true that democracy has been around longer. The supporters of democracy claim it to be a better form of government, while according to the supporters of communism, it is a better as opposed to democracy. In other words, the communism vs democracy debate is discussed in the corridors of academia or otherwise all the time...
Importance of Voting
Many people feel that their votes do not matter and that change is not possible. This article will tell you more about the importance of voting and why each and every citizen should cast his/her vote.
Difference Between Democrat and Republican
Are you wondering what is the difference between Democrat and Republican? In this article, we inform you about some major differences between these two parties in US.
Why Voting is Important
This article aims at explaining to you why voting is important in a democracy. So, read on to know more on this important topic.
Political Parties in the United States
Other than the Democratic Party and Republican Party, there do exist a few active political parties in the United States of America as of today. Continue reading, for more information on the political parties in America.
Indirect Democracy
The free modern world has largely accepted indirect democracy as a great form of government. In the following article, some important aspects of an indirect democracy have been discussed. To know more about such a type of democracy, read on...
Dictatorship vs Democracy
The following article debates dictatorship vs democracy on various counts. Read on to know which is a better form of government and why...
Federal System
What is a federal system of government? What are the pros and cons of a federal system of government? Read to get all the answers. . .
The Long and Rich History of Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering, the largely negative process by which an incumbent party redraws electoral maps to marginalize some voters and maximize the votes others, is on full display in the 2010 mid-term elections.
Big Government Vs. Small Government
Join us as we enter the big government vs. small government debate in a bid to find out which of these is ideal for the smooth functioning of a nation. Continue reading to see how big government and small government differ from each other...
Why is it Important to Vote
This article shares some insights on why is it important to vote. It will help you understand why is it important to vote in a democratic society.
What is the Role of Government in Society
The following is a sociological insight into the question 'what is the role of government in society'. To know more, read on...
Purpose of Government
What is the purpose of a government? Why does a government need to exist? Read to find the purpose of government and its importance...
Unitary System
A unitary system of governance is probably the oldest political philosophy upon which the governments of several nations are based. The unitary system of governance has been elaborated in the following article. To know more, read on...
Unitary System vs. Federal System
The development of Democratic and Republican states has sparked off a debate that can be titled as Unitary System vs. Federal System. The following is a small write-up about such a debate and sheds some light upon the different aspects of both the systems. To know more, read on
Democrats Vs. Republicans
As the democrats vs. republicans tussle continues in the United States political arena, we try to compare the two entities to find out which one has the upper hand. Continue reading to know more about the difference between democrats and republicans.
Right Wing Vs. Left Wing
To understand the concept and the implications of right wing vs. left wing politics, one needs to study human history and learn the right lessons. Both ideologies are right in their own way, and both can also be distorted to cause a lot of mayhem.
Moral Diplomacy
In American history, moral diplomacy was President Woodrow Wilson's attempt to "strike a new note in international affairs" of the nation. So, was the attempt successful? Continue reading to know more about moral diplomacy, and its pros and cons.
Democracy Vs. Republic
I jumped into the democracy vs. republic debate after I read about the confusion about democracy and republic as a form of government. Read more about democracy vs. republic to clear the air and the confusion about both these terms.
What is Political Spectrum
A political spectrum classifies the political ideologies on the basis of their beliefs and origins. The spectrum shows the distinction of political ideas and their different routes to the same destinations.
Characteristics of American Democracy
American democracy is the reward of a political culture that not only shares common values and beliefs, but also respects individual thought on the attitude and basic functioning of the government.
The Difference Between Republicans and Democrats
The two major political parties in the United States, the Republicans and the Democrats believe in different ideologies. However, it is the choice of the citizens during a presidential election, which matters in giving power to a specific party. To learn about the difference between the Republicans and the Democrats, read on...
Politics on the Internet
The Internet, the source of news and information for millions of Americans, is now also the arbiter for all things political.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Democracy
What is democracy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of democracy? Read on to know it all.
Why do People Need Government
What role does the government play in our lives? Why do we need a government? Read on to find out.
Reasons Why People Should Vote
Voting is one of the crucial processes that is instrumental in the success of a democracy. Read more about reasons why people should vote...
What is the Bradley Effect?
Read on to find out about the Bradley Effect in the American Elections...
What are the Five Purposes of Government
What are the five purposes of government? Read on to know more.
Basic Purposes of a Government
Government is the governing body of a nation. It is formed with an intent of establishing law and order in the society. What are the basic purposes of a government? Read on to find the answer.
3 Branches of the Government
The Government of the United States has been divided into 3 branches namely the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. To know more about the structure and functioning of the 3 branches of the Government, read on...
How Does a Bill Become a Law?
Do you abide by all the laws? Then do you know that every law is first a bill? How does a bill become a law? Read on to find out.
Differences Between the Democratic and the Republican Party
The US politics has two major parties - the Republicans and the Democrats. Here we look at the differences in the policies of the two parties.
Different Types of Governments
An article that provides information about different types of governments.
Politics and Hypocrisy : Hand in glove
Politics is one profession, where all you really need to have in terms of qualification is the knowledge of manipulation. And if you've already crossed your 40s you're more than eligible to get into this stream.
New GOP Agenda May Have More Impact on 2012 Than Current Year
Newly-elected members of Congress give the House a majority and have narrowed the Democratic lead in the Senate, and the GOP is now seeking to slash spending.
Senate Votes Against Curbing Earmarks, Against Public Opinion
The Senate voted against a bill that would curb earmarks irrelevant "pork" added to legitimate bills to help politicians curry favor at home but the time is fast approaching when members of Congress will actually have to listen to the public on the issue.
Florida Nixes Voting Do Over
Florida Democrats have abandoned plans for a "do over" regarding the presidential primary.
The Electability Question: Who do We Think Can Win?
We're more worried about how we think our neighbors will vote than anything else in this election.
Citizens Against Government Waste Takes Politicians to Task
For over 20 years, this organization representing more than a million Americans has been tirelessly chipping away at the never-ending task of eliminating waste, mismanagement, and inefficiency in the federal government.
Both communism and democracy as forms of government have been in existence for a long period, although it is true that democracy has been around longer. The supporters of democracy claim it to be a better form of government, while according to the supporters of communism, it is a better as opposed to democracy. In other words, the communism vs democracy debate is discussed in the corridors of academia or otherwise all the time...
Importance of Voting
Many people feel that their votes do not matter and that change is not possible. This article will tell you more about the importance of voting and why each and every citizen should cast his/her vote.
Difference Between Democrat and Republican
Are you wondering what is the difference between Democrat and Republican? In this article, we inform you about some major differences between these two parties in US.
Why Voting is Important
This article aims at explaining to you why voting is important in a democracy. So, read on to know more on this important topic.
Political Parties in the United States
Other than the Democratic Party and Republican Party, there do exist a few active political parties in the United States of America as of today. Continue reading, for more information on the political parties in America.
Indirect Democracy
The free modern world has largely accepted indirect democracy as a great form of government. In the following article, some important aspects of an indirect democracy have been discussed. To know more about such a type of democracy, read on...
Dictatorship vs Democracy
The following article debates dictatorship vs democracy on various counts. Read on to know which is a better form of government and why...
Federal System
What is a federal system of government? What are the pros and cons of a federal system of government? Read to get all the answers. . .
The Long and Rich History of Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering, the largely negative process by which an incumbent party redraws electoral maps to marginalize some voters and maximize the votes others, is on full display in the 2010 mid-term elections.
Big Government Vs. Small Government
Join us as we enter the big government vs. small government debate in a bid to find out which of these is ideal for the smooth functioning of a nation. Continue reading to see how big government and small government differ from each other...
Why is it Important to Vote
This article shares some insights on why is it important to vote. It will help you understand why is it important to vote in a democratic society.
What is the Role of Government in Society
The following is a sociological insight into the question 'what is the role of government in society'. To know more, read on...
Purpose of Government
What is the purpose of a government? Why does a government need to exist? Read to find the purpose of government and its importance...
Unitary System
A unitary system of governance is probably the oldest political philosophy upon which the governments of several nations are based. The unitary system of governance has been elaborated in the following article. To know more, read on...
Unitary System vs. Federal System
The development of Democratic and Republican states has sparked off a debate that can be titled as Unitary System vs. Federal System. The following is a small write-up about such a debate and sheds some light upon the different aspects of both the systems. To know more, read on
Democrats Vs. Republicans
As the democrats vs. republicans tussle continues in the United States political arena, we try to compare the two entities to find out which one has the upper hand. Continue reading to know more about the difference between democrats and republicans.
Right Wing Vs. Left Wing
To understand the concept and the implications of right wing vs. left wing politics, one needs to study human history and learn the right lessons. Both ideologies are right in their own way, and both can also be distorted to cause a lot of mayhem.
Moral Diplomacy
In American history, moral diplomacy was President Woodrow Wilson's attempt to "strike a new note in international affairs" of the nation. So, was the attempt successful? Continue reading to know more about moral diplomacy, and its pros and cons.
Democracy Vs. Republic
I jumped into the democracy vs. republic debate after I read about the confusion about democracy and republic as a form of government. Read more about democracy vs. republic to clear the air and the confusion about both these terms.
What is Political Spectrum
A political spectrum classifies the political ideologies on the basis of their beliefs and origins. The spectrum shows the distinction of political ideas and their different routes to the same destinations.
Characteristics of American Democracy
American democracy is the reward of a political culture that not only shares common values and beliefs, but also respects individual thought on the attitude and basic functioning of the government.
The Difference Between Republicans and Democrats
The two major political parties in the United States, the Republicans and the Democrats believe in different ideologies. However, it is the choice of the citizens during a presidential election, which matters in giving power to a specific party. To learn about the difference between the Republicans and the Democrats, read on...
Politics on the Internet
The Internet, the source of news and information for millions of Americans, is now also the arbiter for all things political.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Democracy
What is democracy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of democracy? Read on to know it all.
Why do People Need Government
What role does the government play in our lives? Why do we need a government? Read on to find out.
Reasons Why People Should Vote
Voting is one of the crucial processes that is instrumental in the success of a democracy. Read more about reasons why people should vote...
What is the Bradley Effect?
Read on to find out about the Bradley Effect in the American Elections...
What are the Five Purposes of Government
What are the five purposes of government? Read on to know more.
Basic Purposes of a Government
Government is the governing body of a nation. It is formed with an intent of establishing law and order in the society. What are the basic purposes of a government? Read on to find the answer.
3 Branches of the Government
The Government of the United States has been divided into 3 branches namely the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. To know more about the structure and functioning of the 3 branches of the Government, read on...
How Does a Bill Become a Law?
Do you abide by all the laws? Then do you know that every law is first a bill? How does a bill become a law? Read on to find out.
Differences Between the Democratic and the Republican Party
The US politics has two major parties - the Republicans and the Democrats. Here we look at the differences in the policies of the two parties.
Different Types of Governments
An article that provides information about different types of governments.
Politics and Hypocrisy : Hand in glove
Politics is one profession, where all you really need to have in terms of qualification is the knowledge of manipulation. And if you've already crossed your 40s you're more than eligible to get into this stream.
New GOP Agenda May Have More Impact on 2012 Than Current Year
Newly-elected members of Congress give the House a majority and have narrowed the Democratic lead in the Senate, and the GOP is now seeking to slash spending.
Senate Votes Against Curbing Earmarks, Against Public Opinion
The Senate voted against a bill that would curb earmarks irrelevant "pork" added to legitimate bills to help politicians curry favor at home but the time is fast approaching when members of Congress will actually have to listen to the public on the issue.
Florida Nixes Voting Do Over
Florida Democrats have abandoned plans for a "do over" regarding the presidential primary.
The Electability Question: Who do We Think Can Win?
We're more worried about how we think our neighbors will vote than anything else in this election.
Citizens Against Government Waste Takes Politicians to Task
For over 20 years, this organization representing more than a million Americans has been tirelessly chipping away at the never-ending task of eliminating waste, mismanagement, and inefficiency in the federal government.