The Political Shift in America

There was a economic depression 1890’s that changed political alignments and attitudes. A sudden interest in partisan politics was shown by White American male voters. Also, many Southern states were disenfranchising Black men. Democrats emphasized decentralized power located in the states. The Republicans however, favored a more active national government. Many voters generally stayed loyal pre-Civil War beliefs, this caused stalemating national government. It was because of this that Northern states went Republican and Southern states went Democratic. The majority of governmental action and reform occurred at the state and local

Liberal is defined as "one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox, traditional, or established forms or ways." (Webster's dictionary) A conservative is defined as "one who adheres to traditional methods or views." (Webster's dictionary) The definition of these words have changed throughout history. A liberal in older days was not what one would be today; they were considered a person whom sought to use change, while a conservative is one who opposed change. The differences between a liberal and a conservative is a wide gap that focuses upon the fundamental beliefs of those within each group.

The growth and maturity that the United States has undergone over the last few centuries has affected the mentality of the people and government, going from being simple minded to being more open minded. As the nation grew from a small, new country to a global superpower, many of its aspects changed, while some remained the same. These aspects range from the manner in which presidents have been elected to the changes within the technology that Americans use on a daily basis. Over time, America’s position on technology, people and beliefs has been molded and shaped to accommodate the time period which the country is in.

The changing landscape of the United States means that as social workers entering the profession we need to learn to work with increasingly diverse populations. Knowing this, it is important that as social workers we are aware of how the unique aspects an individual’s culture and identity play in the way they view mental health. Increasing awareness of the interactions between future clients and their place within society is of equal importance in addressing the needs of the client. As social workers, it is necessary that when interviewing clients questions are carefully selected to elicit culturally relevant information while maintaining cultural sensitivity.

The vast political and cultural differences impacting American society are becoming increasingly liberal with each passing generation . The proves that the American culture is becoming more liberal with each new generation . The vast differences in the administrations and policies of Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan, show the radical changes that have occurred in American culture over the last generation.

Sir Walter Scott (1896) once said “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practise to deceive!” (Canto XI, XVII). In other words, lying leads to more deceit until one is so caught up in the lies that it is virtually impossible to escape. Truth is highly valued in society; so, what are the reactions when the leaders of society lie to their constituents? This is an issue that has recently manifested in the United States’ politics. With the election of President Donald Trump, the media have become increasingly interested in how truthful the members of the political system are. Many have started demanding transparency from those in positions of power. In contrast, some, who will be discussed later, believe that officials should be able

There are many factors that contribute to the crisis in America's political system. After gaining the independence from England, the founding fathers created a Republic government. But this system under the Article of Confederation was a completed failure because the power of the central government was limited. Hence, the states were given a greater role and more power than national government. This is where the structure of the government started collapsing due to a weak central government. It was an international embarrassment to the country’s government. After the Shays’s rebellion, the framers came to an agreement to adopt the Great Compromise, that established the House of the Representatives and the Senate. The representatives are pointed

The United States have been around for a long time, and have been known for being one of the best countries ever, But how much would we change in just about 100 years.

The American political system is one in which change occurs slowly and incrementally, if at all. This long-term stability prevents shortsighted populism from driving large-scale changes that potentially have long-term impacts. Thus, if the American political system is trending on a path that lends itself well to the fulfillment of the democratic ideals of equal voice, representation, majority rule, and minority protection the stability of the system allows it to continue along this path. However, when a number of these small, incremental changes reinforce one another toward an unequal or unresponsive system these trends are just as difficult to reverse.

Although the Americans tried to stay neutral during the First World War they were forced to join due to the actions of Germany, and as a result they gained recognition as a major economic power. There was a struggle among the great powers regarding who would gain the support of the Americans, and eventually the allies won not only the aid of the Americans but also the war in general. The entry of the United States into the war was greatly debated among congress, leaders and the public but after the harsh acts committed by the Germans it made the decision easier. The financial state of America is very critical in assessing how they aided the allies and came out as a major power.

The United States is very political, but not politically united as a whole community. The current political system is in a shambles, to the point that it is a national joke. Although, it may be a joke to numerous citizens, it is embarrassing and highly frustrating to others. This political situation is not only happening on the federal level, it is also occurring on the local level in some states. Currently, there are disjointed political parties, politicians that have their own agendas that insist on following their mission regardless of consensus of their party; there are corporations that are lobbying the politicians and tension between the three branches of the government. It appears that no one in the government can work together for the common good of the whole United States.

The growth and maturity that the United States has been undergoing these last few centuries has affected the mentality of the people and government from being simple minded to becoming more open minded. As the nation grows from a small new country to a global superpower, many things have changed and continued to stay the same. Many of these things range from the how presidents have always been elected to the changes of technology Americans use daily. Over time, America’s position on the technology, people and beliefs have been molded and shaped to accommodate the time period which the country is in.

The American government is divided into two essential concepts that control the political power, regulations, and opinions of its citizens. These concepts are Liberalism and Conservatism, and each holds different premise of political power. Liberals demand academic freedom and oppose the government control of press, arts, and ideas. Conservatives demand material freedom and oppose the government control of trade, business, and wealth. Liberals believe that men’s intelligence can reach to the furthest place of the universe, while Conservatives believe men have freedom to go anywhere on Earth but their minds should be restricted to keep their morality. From here, the difference between these two concepts is their ideologies. As people get older, they constantly make up their minds about political issues, and decide which political orientation fit their backgrounds and situations. For instance, religion and education are the influential factors that influence one’s decision to be either Liberal or Conservative. In fact, I wasn’t raised in the political environment of both Liberalism and Conservatism. But the way I see things work and how our social issues are handled by the government, I consider myself to be a Liberal.

Positive social change should be intuitive to all of us as members of a free society and a culture that recognizes life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Our country was founded on those principles which community is a central tenant to our republic and to democracy itself. As American citizens we do not live in a vacuum, we live, work, and share common values amid a backdrop of various beliefs that creates a single entity which we call the American experience. These common threads are self-evident in our lives, and those values should also be instinctual in the landscape of our democracy. It should be common practice to lift your neighbor up when they are down; positive social change originated in our hearts and minds and disseminated

1.Analyze the evolution of the American political system. Be sure to include one individual or document that influenced the Constitution and one change in the federal system.