The future of democracy

Today in the world more democratic countries than it has ever been before. And despite this, more people are not satisfied with the level of real democracy. Loss of trust in democratic institutions, politicians and election procedures, the challenges of globalization and the rise of terrorism are all challenges of democracy and undermining its foundations. Today's democracy is not just a form of government, but a way of life. Everywhere is something called democratization is the destruction of hierarchies, opening once-closed systems, the pressure of the masses, demanding social change. For a true triumph of democracy in the world should not expand its scope, and promote freedom and rule of law. And the main task in the 21 century is to make democracy more secure for the world.

What is the process to develop an economic policy that provides services and sustainability?

Most of the U.S. GDP is created in the service industries, which include, above all, education, health, science, finance, trade, and various professional and personal services, transport and communications, service to government agencies. More than two centuries of the United States as their country's foreign trade and global economic policies have dramatically changed its focus. In the early years of U.S. history of the state power and the business community focuses on the development of the domestic economy regardless of what was happening abroad. However, since the Great Depression of the thirties of 20th century and the Second World War the country, in general, sought to reduce trade barriers and coordinate the world economic system. Such a commitment to free trade is the economic and political roots. The United States has increasingly come to see open trade not only as a means of advancing their economic interests, but as a sure way to establish peaceful relations between countries. And I think, it's very important for the sustainability inside the country.

How does a government facilitate comprehensive care for its constituents without sacrificing equity?

According to statistics from the U.S. 43.6 millions are poor. Poor people in America receive the assistance from the state. They receive coupons for food, the right to free visits to places of public catering, cinemas, laundries. Community organizations help them in every possible way.
The American, who has an income lower than seven hundred dollars a month - it's practically a pauper. However! Almost 90% of these beggars have their homes, cars (though not new, but on the run), using mobile phones and the Internet. About 90 % of Children of this category have also free food in school, free tours and trips to museums, libraries, and exhibitions. Only a small number of American retirees have the status of the poor. Typically, these are people who have little experience. American retirees could well afford to travel the world and stay in resort areas. The state took care of them. Also, many American families of different composition with incomes below the small get one kind of non-financial assistance (food stamps and medical services) and some monetary assistance.
The United States is doing everything to ensure that people have ceased to be poor. They offer free education to different professions and employ (including the disabled). Although not all take advantage of these capabilities - not everyone wants to work. Only about 2.6% of employed residents of the state have an income below the poverty level.

A nation-state and its foreign policy

 

United States of America, a sophisticated foreign policy, which enshrines the basic principles of safe construction of the world and spread democracy for the benefit of the American people and the international community. The United States has played a vital role in international relations, have the most advanced in the world network of diplomatic missions. United States is a founding member of the United Nations and the North Atlantic alliance, a member of the UN Security Council. U.S. diplomacy has been very active in the resolution of almost all international conflicts and disputes. U.S. has diplomatic relations with almost all countries in the world. Democracy is proclaimed one of the main goals of U.S. foreign policy. Also, administrative office headed by the president to prepare and approve a new document - the National Security Strategy of the United States. The previous strategy was published was one of the first attempts to formulate a doctrine of security as a world power after the attacks of September 11, 2001. The basis of this document is based on a pragmatic understanding of the essence of U.S. strategy in the world and represents the goals that it set itself, proceeding from the realities of today. Some aspects of the new strategy are radically different from the previous document, and thus are of great interest to him. In practical terms, the strategy says that America must first recover its own economy, because it was on its power and founded the U.S. influence in the world. The company aims at working closely within the U.S. "Big Twenty", which is playing an increasing role in modern conditions. The new strategy states that the U.S. will continue to assist in the processes of democratization and the establishment of stability in Eastern Europe. It means the promotion of democracy in the Balkans, assistance in resolving conflicts in the Caucasus and Cyprus, as well as the continuation of strategic cooperation with Turkey for the benefit of stability in the region.

What role do judges and the judicial system play in supporting freedom?

Independence of the federal judiciary and the presence of consensus in society about the need to comply with its rulings are hallmarks of the American political system. Throughout the rest of the world another court does not actually exist, even though close possessing such exclusive power, what has the Supreme Court to allow public debate and public policy. Starting point of the U.S. political system is the individual and his rights. The Constitution established the boundaries of those actions that can be taken by the State. Federal courts have reacted to his role as defender of human rights very seriously, and the work in this area is expanded those rights. For example, despite the fact that the word "privacy" in the Constitution is not mentioned, but the Supreme Court saw the intention to protect the privacy of such provisions as the guarantee against unreasonable searches and guarantee of freedom of communication. Freedom of speech has been interpreted by the Supreme Court as a concept, extending not only to television and the Internet, but also to non-verbal forms of communication such as artistic image and the use of political symbols. After all, democracy is the protection of individual rights. Providing this protection and is the main task of the judiciary.U.S. courts may have much to share: they have a long history of independence, development law, and extensive experience managing large and diverse judiciary. Lawyers who come to the U.S. courts of less developed countries often remark deeply rooted in the United States the tradition of judicial independence and the many practical and physical benefits that it attaches to the work of a judge. One of the great advantages enjoyed by federal judges in the U.S. is a life term to protect them from political whims and worries. U.S. courts are also well endowed as the disposal of judge’s new buildings, the extensive use of automation, administrative offices and support staff, significantly facilitating judicial work.

The Power of Congress

 

 

Congress is a representative body at the federal level, legislative functions. The Constitution recognizes him legally first place in the federal government. That Congress in doctrine, policy and practice of law recognized authority who represents the United States. This is evidenced by the fact that his powers are crucial for the distribution of competence between the Union and the States, but when considering the Supreme Court cases in which the Party Congress, the party called the United States.  And what interesting, the U.S. Constitution rather modestly characterizes the role of Congress in the exercise of legislative power, leaving him no legal federal power in general, but the "legislative authority" established by the Constitution. Such a cautious formula motivated by a desire to avoid skewing the power of the legislature and its branches, which was important for the early period of U.S. history: the parliament was considered the most powerful organ of the state. This implies the desire of the founding fathers to limit its power. Traditionally it is considered that the Congress does not equal compared with the President of the functions in the sphere of foreign policy. Meanwhile, the Constitution empowers the legislature important powers in the process of foreign and military affairs. Congress may adopt rules governing the activities of the armed forces, commerce with foreign nations, recruit and retain the army, navy, provide the order calling the police to ensure the reflection attacks. Congress vested the exclusive right to declare war. An additional source of control of Congress over foreign policy is in favor of his authority to make a budget. Although the President and the Senate have the exclusive competence to conclude treaties, the requirement of funds for implementation of the agreements, increasingly involve the House of Representatives in this process. To influence the policy of the Congress is widely exercised its right to conduct investigations. Advantages of the activity Congress cannot be ignored; exaggerate flaws such participation is also not worth it. Many believe that the activity of Congress is often manifested in solving real problems and produced the desired results. At times, Congress had modest success in shaping foreign policy through the adoption procedure. Through non-legislative measures: diplomacy, consultations, legislative and executive branches and the formation of public opinion and elites, members of Congress can influence the nature of foreign policy. Using the media to create conditions for the debate remains one of the most powerful tools to influence Congress on foreign policy.

The Struggle for Democracy

The White House has always positioned itself as an example of democracy and freedom.

Annually in the State Department report criticized the country in which, according to the

Americans, did not properly respect human rights. The President, speaking about freedom and human rights, not only in America but around the world supports the development of democracy. Speaking in Washington on February 24th an official statement on the situation in Libya, Obama said that there should be made a peaceful transition to democracy, as it was in Egypt, and we are talking about the rights of people and there is nothing more to discuss. Also, American citizens may freely choose their political representatives, they have right to vote.
 The Patriot Act is very interesting object. Indeed, some American lawmakers believe that certain provisions of the law infringe on fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens. Several terrorist attacks in the past decade has been averted thanks to the opportunities for intelligence gathering, which provided security services Patriot Act and other laws that ensure national security. Patriot Act is the complex of legislative measures, which significantly expands the powers of U.S. intelligence in the fight against international terrorism.

People influence on political process

            

     Citizens have many opportunities to influence decisions.

Traditional routes of exposure are voting in elections, the activities of deputies in local government, or social activities in organizations. People can influence their behavior already. For example, decisions regarding the purchase, consumption or the environment - is the most common manifestation of political influence in everyday life. For example, before the man raises the question: can buy a product that is less harmful to the environment? That does not mean that such everyday, seemingly insignificant decisions will necessarily have a significant and rapidly manifested impact on society. But as they say, all the big start small. If thousands or millions of people will make the same choice, such an effect must acquire great importance. Daily exposure can be expressed in an exemplary example, the exchange and transfer of information within the closest circle of friends.  Freedom of speech and the views are the core values of democracy. The main forms of human influence on political processes are, for example, participation in political meetings, rallies, marches, and individual contacts with political leaders, participation in elections, membership in social organizations, engage in political discourse or other forms of expression of personal opinion. And every nation always has a common and national interest. This may be a joint solution to the crisis or the achievement of political and economic stability. Influence people, even several groups of people are always stronger and more ambitious influence.

How public opinion influence the formation of a democratic society?

           

I think  public opinion as a separate component of social life, is one of the necessary conditions for the existence of a democratic society. Public opinion, as a mirror of social life, in favor is indicator of the development of democracy in the country. Formation of a democratic state presupposes the existence of a developed civil society, the guarantee of rights, the freedom of people and their opinions. The media plays a special role in politics also. They contribute to the formation of public opinion, gather public opinion around the socially important political figures and create a favorable environment for the implementation of democratic reforms. People vote, make their choice knowingly. Another thing is that people's trust in political power is less and less.

The history of relations between the American state and with the market, with free enterprise, is unique. In America, formed in his own ideal conditions for the formation and development of capitalism, for a state that grows and increasingly controversial with roots in the economic life of economic principles. In other words, the state and market in the United States were gaining strength at the same time, although economic function of government to the greatest extent manifested in 19^th century.

In a market environment, the efficiency criterion is the profitability of any business. In some cases, it is impossible to talk about efficiency, as measured by profit. It is, for example, in such important areas of modern society such as education, the fundamental
science, and environmental protection. Here is role of the state is more complicated. On the one hand, the state is a kind of guarantor of the market system, or it can not support those areas of society, where market incentives "stalled." This implies that the state nature of their economic activity becomes both a constituent element of a market the device, and a stabilizing factor society as a whole. And here we must once again focus on the so-called "Intervention" of the state into a market economy. Indeed, if State seeks to replace or even to a certain extent replaced by market and competition, here there is a real intervention. But when state acts as a guarantor of the rules of the game, the guarantor of market and competition, in this part of it fits in the market principles behavior.

The role of power

The power plays a huge role in government, politics and economics. In my opinion, it just depends on what power is it: destructive or constructive. The constructive force arises when a country draws its culture, political ideals, government programs which aimed at improving people’s lives, their safety. Destructive power is coercion, violence and military action. And as we have seen, this force does not lose the key value in a world where states thus seek to protect their independence. And also, it depends also on whether, in whose hands are strength and power. In my view, a particularly influential, power of international relations and of international economy and politics. In such cases, we assess the impact strength and can reveal whether it is admissible and legitimate since the point of view of the world community.

Introduction

Hi! My name is Elena Iarochkina. I am a student of Metropolitan State College of Denver. I am taking American National Government class this semester and I want to know more about political system of United States.