The United States has a two-party system. Two political parties usually govern the country. This has various benefits and disadvantages. A two-party system is simpler, promotes moderation, and helps...
Category: U.S. History Reading Passages
The Leftist Perspective: Understanding the Core Beliefs and Values
Political beliefs involve answering questions about how society and the government should work. There are various terms to identify what political camp you're in. Generally, we divide political...
The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Republic Form of Government: A Comprehensive Guide
A republic form of government involves the people democratically voting for their own representatives. The people do not directly govern themselves. A republic is a practical form of government when...
Exploring the Advantages and Disadvantages of Living in a U.S. Territory
A U.S. territory is an area controlled by the national government that has not become a state. The five populated territories today are: American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana...
Federalism is a way to divide power between the central government (in Washington DC) and smaller local governments (states and cities). It's a big part of the United States Constitution, but other...
In the 1950s, there was a widely-held belief in the United States that a domestic communist threat existed, prompting a Red Scare and leading to measures that threatened civil liberties. Communism...
