Category: American Politics

Table of Contents Abstract Short Description of Main Discussion Topics Annotated Bibliography References Abstract Social media use by political leaders during presidential campaigns is a widespread phenomenon in the present-day world. However, this aspect of their activity seems to be controversial due to the possibility of neglect of the ethical part of the matter. From…

Table of Contents The Breakdown of Slavery The Breakdown of the Second Two-Party System The Election of 1860 Secession References The Breakdown of Slavery The sharp contrast between the proslavery states in the South and free states in the North over slavery and free labor fuelled the abolition of enslavement. For example, staunch proslavery propagandists…

President Wilson is identified as a promoter of human rights through the US policy decisions. He integrated language of freedom, democracy promotion and the rights of man into hegemonic rule one.1 The integration of the rules was used to explain the American foreign policy and its identity (hegemonic rule three and two respectively). Wilson further…

A recent article authored by the editorial board of The New York Times discusses an unannounced meeting between the United States President Donald Trump and the Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this July (“What did Trump and Putin,” 2017). The authors’ main point is that it is unclear what the two leaders were discussing; different…

In his First Inaugural Address, Franklin D. Roosevelt uses metaphors and references to war and religions to inspire the American people and explain the course of action chosen for his presidency. First, the president compares the American people with an army that should be disciplined to make common progress and ensure their leadership effectiveness. Roosevelt…

President Roosevelt came to power at challenging times: America was struggling from the consequences of the Great Depression, including high unemployment rates and poverty. Although Roosevelt took measures to address the major economic issues with the New Deal, this set of programs was criticized for not doing enough for the most disadvantaged groups of the…

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis of the Speech Conclusion References Introduction Nowadays, being a political leader requires having the support of close relatives and friends, as they give hope and help people overcome constant challenges and issues of the modern world. One of the bright examples of political contributors is Michelle Obama. Analyzing her speech…

Question 1: Discuss the role of public opinion in the American political system. The role of public opinion in the American political system ranges from a secondary monitoring tool to the primary policy-making factor depending on the party, which defines it. One of the radical views of public opinion is as follows: it reflects the…

The latest US president, Donald Trump can be considered one of the most controversial characters in the history of American presidency. He is a controversial figure by himself, however, after his term began, the American public had divergent views. Some consider him to be a powerful man, a skillful politician, and according to his slogan,…

Introduction The concept of the nation as an imaginary construct that binds people together using tangible beliefs, values, and history was introduced by Benedict Andersen in his book titled “Imagined Communities.” In the USA, the idea of a nation is very strong, as many people associate themselves with the ideals and achievements of people that…