Public participation in the presidential nomination process in the USA has only the norm since the 1970’s, after the recommendations from the commission for the Democratic Party. These led to the use of primaries in almost every state, and caucuses in a few states. There are many arguments to say that this does not advance democracy, however there are also numerous that say that public participation does in fact advance democracy. In this essay I will be assessing whether public participation hinders or advances the presidential nomination process with the most convincing argument being that public participation hinders democracy. One arguments showing that public participation advances democracy is that it allows a wider range of candidates to run for presidency that are not part of the Washington establishment.
The election of the leader is very important part of political parties as people now vote more for a prime minster than governing party, for example conservative’s won over Labour because David Cameron was seen as more enthusiastic and inspirational then Gordon brown, where he was seen as dull and boring. This means individual members in Labour have a significant role and power in the party. However in the conservative the individual members don’t have as much power as the Labour members. The election of the party leader is different to the Labour party, the MP's select the two final candidates for leader through numerous votes, and the members only get to vote at the end of the process for party leader. This means that individual members don’t have the same amount of power than the MP's.
The general election selects individuals. However, political party organization and discipline are so extensive that it is almost impossible for a candidate to be elected who does not represent a major party. In effect, individuals are elected in a party, not a personal capacity. When they get to Westminster they are expected to vote according to party loyalty rather than personal preference or conviction when these clash. A highly developed system of 'party whips' ensures that, in most instances, the Commons votes on party lines.
In 1979 Labour Party under the Leadership of Wilson gained 301 seats and ended up forming a coalition with the Liberals in 1976. Evidence from past elections illustrates that FPTP delivers a strong and stable Government by ensuring a party gets the majority of seats in the House of Commons. To further emphasize my argument; FPTP ensures a strong Government by ensuring a government is capable of running a full-term of 5 Years, making them able to implement their economic and social plans. For example; Thatcher was able to implement her new radical policies of Monetarism due to having strong majority in the commons and as a result the opposition were not able to vote a ‘no confidence’. For example, Thatcher during her time in office between 1979 to 1983, she and her government were able to implement their policies; i.e.
The House of Representatives would be made up of officials voted in every 2 years, and whose numbers are determined proportionate to the population of the state- for example, Alaska being a small state, only has 1 representative, whereas California, being the most populous state, currently has 53 representatives. The Senate is elected every 6 years, and each state has 2 representatives. Legislation must pass between both houses with a 2/3 majority, enhancing the checks and balances within the legislature. Congress exercises eight significant checks on the Executive, including: the power to amend or block legislation, to override the President’s veto with a 2/3 majority in both houses, power of the purse- all money the president wants to spend on his policies must be approved by Congress, the power to declare war, to ratify treaties, the Senate has the power to confirm appointments made by the President to the Judiciary and the Executive branch, e.g justices, cabinet members, heads of important agencies such as the CIA, the power of investigation, and the ultimate power of impeachment. However, despite this range of powers, we have seen Congress’ power decline since the start of the Constitution.
Between 1824 and 1828, four more were switched to by people the year Jackson became president. Jackson managed to switch one more state, leaving only one left for by legislature all the way to 1836. The comparison of the increasing stand for the people and Jackson rising position in office shows his compassion for the People. In The American Pageant, Thomas and David mention how Jackson’s election “was a peaceful revolution, achieved by ballots instead of bullets…”. The Jacksonians roared, “The people shall rule!”.
CONGRESS: HOUSE VS SENATE House of Representatives Senate The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the United States Congress. It is frequently referred to as the House. The other house is the Senate. The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives makes up the United States Congress. Type Lower house-to respond to the needs of the people faster since they only have a two year term.
It states that elections should be held every two years. This was meant to obviously keep up with the populace ideals. Because you need to hold relatively frequent elections to truly capture what the people want, and if you had these Representatives growing old in the house without elections the people lose their voice and the government becomes an Aristocracy. Then, as far as who qualifies for the position the states and federal government compromise. For, every state is a Republic as guaranteed by the Constitution, and every state has its own form of House of Representatives and Senate.
Political parties are a large part of the government. Even they are not supposed to, they basically control the government. Nominations and campaigns utilize a lot of time, energy, and money. Lastly, elections and voting behavior are the final step for one to obtain presidency. Political parties are a big part of the government.
It is headed by the governor and they are re-elected every four years. Electing officials is an essential part of the governing process. When elections take place fifty one representatives elected from fifty one different districts for two year terms, and twenty five senators from twenty-five different districts are