The Democratic-Republican Party, founded in the early 1790s by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, emerged as a response to the Federalist Party's centralized policies. Central to the Democratic-Republican ideology was a distinctive approach to constitutional interpretation that emphasized strict constructionism. This perspective not only shaped...
The Gilded Age, a term coined by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner, refers to the period in American history between the late 19th century and the early 20th century, roughly from the 1870s to about 1900. This era was characterized by rapid economic growth,...
Political parties are the lifeblood of any democracy, serving as the conduits through which citizens express their beliefs, select leaders, and shape public policies. In this essay, we will delve into the multifaceted world of political parties, examining how they are defined by their positions...
A party leader is an individual who acts as the official representative for a political party in a country or a legislature. Depending on the country’s political system, they may be referred to as the chairperson, secretary, or president. The party leader is usually responsible...
With a very limited knowledge of the Libertarian Party, I decided to take this opportunity to learn more about this interesting organization. In a largely Republican and Democrat dominated government, it’s important to have these other parties in order to add another point of view...
When it comes to parliamentarians and their decision making in parliament, foundational studies into the issue have been made resulting in a number of findings and issues for open debates. Citizens delegate the representation of their political preferences to members of Parliament (MPs), who are...
“The Irish Party System appears to be in a state of flux at the moment, but what is uncertain is whether this is a temporary situation or a ‘new normal’”. My opinion is what we have experienced in recent elections will be the ‘new normal’...
The wake of Citizens United, the landmark 2010 Supreme Court case that loosened restrictions In on political expenditures, campaign financing has gone through the roof. Super PACs and the country’s wealthiest of the wealthy contribute enormous amounts of money to campaigns, helping candidates fight their...
A spectre is haunting the world – the spectre of populism, the art of appealing to or rhetoric aimed at ordinary people. However, demagoguery has embraced populism with a big fat hug. If it reminds you of our Prime Minister, well it should, for he...
