The Electoral College is the system used in US elections. In the system, each state gets a certain number of electors depending on its representation in Congress. The state with a higher number of representatives in Congress will have more electors in the Electoral College as compared to a state...
The U.S. Senate election in Alabama was conducted on November 3, 2020. Its primary goal was to select a member of the United States Senate who would become the representative of Alabama. In addition, this political initiative was simultaneously conducted with the 2020 U.S. presidential election and other local elections...
Although voting is one of the most crucial elements of a functioning democracy, the voter turnout is staggeringly low in the US, with only almost half of the population participating in elections. Automated Voter Registration (AVR) is one of the ways to alleviate the problem of low voter turnout. If...
President Biden said that he would be open to altering the filibuster surrounding the passing of the voting rights legislation. Nonetheless, he was keen to consider that the attempt to reverse the delayed tactics on voting rights might compromise the ability to pass his economic agenda. Hence, Biden waded into...
Introduction The USA Electoral College elects the president and vice-president, who are the only two elected persons in America elected in federal elections. According to government regulations, the number of electors depends on the number of people living in a particular state that generally is up to 538. The existence...
Introduction Every nation needs to change its constitutional provision over time to match the changing dynamics of the evolving world. Amending constitutions helps correct ineffective laws and respond to citizens’ changing needs and demands. Nowadays, all American citizens above 18 years have a right to vote, with different States having...
Summary The article under the review summarizes on the key suggestions Republicans and Democrats issue in the states where they are dominant. Thus, one of the main focuses of the former is abortion restrictions up to a complete prohibition, which they have insisted on for a decade (Bacon 2019, para....
An increasing amount of modern political discourse among the general public is centered around corporate responsibility. Corporations today are heavily criticized for compromising the American ideals of equality and justice in the ruthless pursuit of bottom-line profit. One aspect of this is lobbying, the process by which corporate representatives offer...
Political parties are an important part of the US political system. During the election process, they allow citizens to compare candidates from different political parties, understand their suggestions, and decide what is better for the country. A party can be defined as a group of individuals united by the same...
Introduction The concept of new institutionalism as a theoretical perspective is understood to have allowed for a common approach to the political actions of the individuals. The theory acts in the same way as a market-based economic model helps in aggregating the economic behavior of individuals. Being a rational choice...
Introduction Voting is essential in every society’s democratic process. It allows residents of a particular nation and age group to share an opinion on relevant issues. Only citizens 18 years and older can vote in Canada. Debates on reducing the voting age are crucial for the democratic system in Canada...
Abstract The United States government was founded as a democracy. Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the United States was a “government of the people, by the people, for the people”. The fourteenth and fifteen amendments of the constitution give citizens the right to vote for government officials that represent the people. Even...
Introduction/The Problem Foreign Interference in the election is an ancient form of manipulation that allows countries to disrupt the political systems. In the elections of 2016 and 2020, Russia has been the primary country in attempts to interfere with the U.S. election results. The global influence of the USA on...
The fact that Arkansas regularly lags behind the national average voter turnout rate can be examined through the lens of general mechanisms of action. In addition, the enhanced participation of voters can be achieved through addressing the revealed problems in this respect. Therefore, the consideration of the main obstacles concerning...
The United States of America presidential elections are unique as the citizens do not directly vote to choose the president. Instead, the U.S. president is chosen through a process called the Electoral College, where a group of electors cast their votes to determine who wins the election. During the national...
Politics significantly determines the quality of health institutions, and many political events may have implications for the health services to the public. One of the most important factors of influence is the person at the head of the White House. Before the US presidential election, only a month and to...
Introduction Suffrage is one of the fundamental rights of a democratic citizen and the major claim of the first feminists, who are therefore also referred to as suffragists. Most governments, including that of America, satisfied the claim during the 20th century. Nevertheless, the voting right remains a sensitive issue in...
Voting is the responsibility of the citizens, and it is an essential part of every democracy, although it is not a legal requirement. By casting their vote, people contribute to the democratic process of participating in the nation’s affairs. The reason behind voting is to choose the leaders who shall...
Introduction It is worth acknowledging that the information environment of society has undergone significant changes over several decades. Whereas previously, the quantity and quality of information media was limited to printed newspapers, radio, or human-to-human communication, the modern development of technology has led to a tremendous expansion of the media...
Introduction Although the race for the American presidency has often been characterized by unprecedented eventualities; the candidacies of Mr. Bernie Sanders and Mr. Donald Trump were the most extraordinary political occurrences in the recent past. Although the 2016 election took place a few years ago, political observers, pundits, and commentators...
The election of Kamala Harris as Vice President of the United States is a widely discussed political event. For many people, such a candidate’s choice is perceived as a purely populist measure, while others consider her a significant leader for the Democratic Party. The article “Harris Has the Potential to...
Many fail to acknowledge that voting is a privilege given to people just a few centuries ago, and even later to women. Balloting is the country-shaping process, which creates the government for the next several years. Therefore, isn’t voting a way of voicing an opinion to receive a diligent life?...
American Elections always tie worldwide attention due to their unusual approach to voting. The crucial element making them engaging is the Electoral College – the system where each state selects voters who represent citizens’ choice. That unique approach was established in 1787 as the nation’s founders’ intention to form powerful...
Despite its remarkable resistance to change and the ever-growing unpopularity, America’s Electoral College political institution should be abolished. Since its establishment, the Electoral College system has generated discontentment and confusion due to the incidences where the winner of the popular vote could not become president, an eventuality that breaches the...
The coronavirus pandemic, scandals, and even the age of the candidates contributed to the course and outcome of the election race. Ahead of the US presidential election, the COVID-19 pandemic became the dominant topic in local media. By October 20, the number of people infected with coronavirus since the beginning...
Elections play a significant role in democratic states; therefore, the American government is unimaginable without this institution. Their fundamental mechanisms are the primary forms of manifestation of the people’s sovereignty and political role. This instrument also serves as the most crucial channel for representing various social groups’ interests in government...
Just before the United States of America went into the 2008 general elections, the American economy was thrown into a crisis following a panic that occurred in the capital markets and has persisted to be the world’s financial market crisis. The pre-election campaign of Barrack Obama went under the slogan...
Low voter turnout in the U.S is linked to several theories. One of them is the irrationality of the election exercise, implying that polling costs overshadow its potential benefits. The justification for this theory is that despite investing much time and energy to take part in casting of votes, a...
Elections of the head of state act as one of the main socio-political events in the life of any state. This is especially true for presidential republics. The election campaign for the election of the president is a central political event since the first person of the state is formally...
Many parts of the world have been eagerly waiting for the United States’ presidential elections because the result has a number of impacts. The voting was finished, and the Democrat Joe Biden was announced president-elect, but President Trump insisted that he would challenge the exercise legally because he was not...
Before the election of Barack Obama, the United States of America was politically divided. One of the factors increasing political division in 2009 was a rising conflict between republicans and democrats, the figure of Obama as a presidential candidate had only fueled the disagreement. Secondly, many republicans were openly against...
Throughout history, humanity has been in search of the optimal form of state power. Many people were looking for a solution to the problem of creating an ideal society with the best organization of power, in which social justice, peace, and happiness prevail, and people are free and equal. As...
The election may be regarded as one of the most significant events not only in the political sphere of the country but in the life of almost every person. Citizens generally vote for their preferred candidate expecting that this person will consider their demands and officially represent their interests. It...
The 2020 United States presidential election was the 59th presidential election, held on November 3, 2020. The current president Donald Trump ran against former vice-president Joe Biden, who ultimately won the race with the largest share of the popular vote. Held in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the election...
The next US presidential elections will be held on November, 3. In less than three weeks Americans will have a chance to decide on their future and whether Trump remains in The White House. According to CNN’s poll of polls, all nationwide surveys that track voters’ opinions reveal a significant...
The state of the health care system in any country is highly dependent on who is in power. Often, the state’s central figure sets the direction for developing this area. Presidential elections in the United States, regardless of their outcome, will bring significant changes in all spheres of society, including...
Nowadays, a significant number of discussions arise around the topic of compulsory voting. Some people are convinced that it is an integral part of democracy, and as many people as possible should express their appreciation or disagreement (Chapman 109). However, there are opponents to this position, defending the right to...
The right to participate in the voting process is undoubtedly the most significant achievement of fighters for human rights. On November 3, US citizens are preparing to take part in the next presidential elections, which may determine the nation’s future. But is everyone ready to exercise their right to vote?...
Voter’s decision on the choice of a candidate is often influenced by the characteristics of the candidates. These traits can be both personal and demographic to the voter. Some of the notable features include age, gender, racial, academic, political experience, policies, affiliation or party, and interests. The personal and demographic...
Introduction The 2020 presidential election is probably among the most noticeable events in American history. On the one hand, it is so because the election took place against unprecedented domestic and foreign affairs. On the other hand, the difference between the candidates’ ideologies and political views was massive. The election...
Political parties and candidates need funding to run their election campaigns to attract the votes of citizens. However, parties and candidates have different sponsors and followers, so significant budget difference is unfair in the election race. For this reason, the Federal Election Commission distinguishes between hard money, which can be...
Social Problem Long lines and wait times during early voting. Such an issue not only discourages people from voting but also contributes to social inequality, disproportionately affecting black and white voters as well as wage workers that don’t get paid for time off to vote. In the 2020 presidential election,...
Introduction The influence of the US on global politics and economics is often overwhelming, making its electoral process critical in determining the geopolitics in the South Asian countries. Biden’s presidency is expected to influence the adoption of various foreign policies, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum and the East Asia...
Across the United States, a fraction of Americans ensued in spontaneous jubilation upon the declaration of Joe Biden as the 46th Presidents. The fiercely contested poll results showed that President-elect Joe Biden secured enough votes to ouster the incumbent, denying him a chance to secure his second term in office....
Introduction In any democratic process, the choice of candidate to support is a complex choice guided by several psychological principles. A skilled candidate can learn to apply these principles and improve the voters’ attitude on him or herself and increase his or her chance to be elected. Some possible strategies...
The way people choose their leaders, or the electoral system, is important because it determines the composition of legislatures. Canada uses the outdated single-member plurality, which is commonly known as “first past the post” (FPTP) system. This voting modality has been in place for over a century, and it allows...
On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump officially became president of the United States. Trump is approaching the end of his third year in power with fairly high ratings, but his position is not so stable. If Trump makes serious mistakes, he will be defeated by a Democratic candidate Joe Biden...
In people’s everyday lives, they have to face various types of discrimination. Fortunately, there is a possibility to fight with it since the citizens’ rights and liberties are guaranteed and protected by the Constitution. Even though some of the freedoms stated in the Bill of Rights are clearly formulated, none...
A successful political campaign depends on several factors, many of which are the responsibility of the candidates themselves. Primarily, a potential candidate must create a good plan for their campaign that will include a list of the essential components (Priyowidodo & Sari, 2019). One of them is targeting. This is...
First, it is vital to state that in the United States, there is no specific piece of legislation that establishes the two-party system; instead, it is the consequence of the winner-take-all voting system. Legally, any candidate can take part in the elections, as long as they meet the criteria, but...
Introduction The Presidential voting system in the USA is traditionally carried out within the realm of the Electoral College, a body of official electors who define the President of the state every four years. Although this approach to electing mostly represents the will of the majority of the population, sometimes...
The recent events showed that the American election process is highly vulnerable to direct outside influence in the form of cyberattacks. Although the elections have always had a number of issues regarding voting and accuracy, the emergence of technological cyber threats undermines the core pillars of democracy. It is evident...
The process of redistricting is important because it shapes the ability of a community to choose representatives. The existence of equal access to party-political exemplification is also crucial because it contributes to how voters decide the outcomes of their actions and how predictable those outcomes could be. This is why...
Introduction Comprehension of U.S. electorate, campaigns, and political parties is essential, as it helps citizens to make informed decisions. Presidential elections in the United States can appear complicated due to various practices and steps involved. However, distinguishing between different types of procedures, and learning more about different ways voters can...
Electoral College is bad Established in 1788 by Article II of the US Constitution. It can only be abolished through a constitutional amendment. It has been controversial. It is an indirect vote. The cons outweigh the pros. The Electoral College is the voting system used in the US, and it...
Successful political campaigns must have a strategy that includes social media and database marketing. As voters shift to digitalization to increase social contact, candidates have to adopt new and important platforms, notably the Internet. For Obama, mounting an aggressive online marketing campaign earned him a win in both the 2008...
Introduction The US has a unique electoral process The Electoral College supports such a process The US founders were against mob rule This paper describes the 2016 presidential election It presents a case the Electoral College The election of every American president depends on the votes of the Electoral College....
The U.S. employs a fairly complicated system of electing a President. It involves the process of nominating a candidate and then a two-step procedure of electing the Chief Executive via the Electoral College. Combined with other factors, this process effectively ensures the enduring stability of the two-party system at the...
Introduction In the United States, elections are an essential element that provides ordinary citizens with an opportunity to influence the development of their country. However, an issue arises when a few people participate in elections, which can happen because of various reasons. As for the US, it is a severe...
Donald Trump has announced that he is willing to appoint a new Supreme Court justice next week; however, Joe Biden insists on postponing the decision until the elections are over. Current statistics show that Joe Biden has increased his lead over Donald Trump, nevertheless, the Supreme Court fight might add...
One’s visual image has a much bigger impact on the audience than his or her words because it creates a much greater recall for one’s message (Reiman 101). That is why a brand with inconsistent visuals seeking market may not be as successful as that with consistent visuals. Nowadays, the...
Voting is an essential element of every society as far it helps developing democracy and human freedoms in it. In the United States of America, voting is an integral part of social life. Almost every citizen registers with a particular political party, either the Republican or a Democratic one, to...
Introduction Interest groups play an important role in all democratic systems of government. An interest group is a group of persons organized to seek public policy influence, usually by trying to influence people in government. These interest groups differ considerably in many ways such as in age, size, sex, and...
Introduction General elections in any country attract numerous candidates who vie for various positions through their respective political parties. The Canadian constitution stipulates that general elections should be conducted once every 5 years. Prior to the espousal of the congressional system of governance, the Canadian prime minister had the discretion...
Introduction Modern states have matured and this has enabled their citizens to enjoy their democratic rights and freedoms. Elections have become common ways of selecting people to fill political positions. The need to ensure everybody has a right to vote has pushed nations to establish rules that determine the eligibility...
Differences between Democrats and Republicans In the United States, only two parties have been successful, and many citizens are aware of their differences, even though they are not aware of their ideologies. Generally, liberalism is the main ideology that is associated with the Democratic Party, while conservatism is a philosophy...
