Expansation of Democracy

THEME: EXPANSION OF DEMOCRACY

Democracy of US is an element of government by people. This element in US has been made to expand using various proposals and methods to improve US Constitution and its government.

Constitution amendments are one of the methods used to expand democracy in US. Different amendments have been passed after the ratification of the US Constitution. Most of these amendments were provided for the benefit of people and their country. A good example is Constitution amendment number 1 that gave people Freedom of Speech. Constitution amendment number 13 help to ban slavery, amendment number 19 was women suffrage. All these amendments expanded democracy power and help people living condition in America.

State and local government actions have been effective methods in expansion of democracy in USA. These actions suggested are called initiates and they sent to parliament to be voted and approved by the President. A good example will be the New Natives asserts it’s Authority in 1812- 1848. This was when US asserted it’s sovereignty during the war of 1812 and Mexican – America war, as well as with the proclamation of Monroe Doctrine.

Presidential actions that have been made to expand democracy in US were a good method. President. Kennedy gave civil right addresses and led to establishment of civil right act 1940 latter after his assassination. This shows the opponents to the methods used for democracy expansion in USA.

Having members of Congress long time in parliament more than two terms was ones limited to avoid too much power. From this proposal supporters believed that different people should get opportunity and avoiding the same people having power over and over. On the other hand the opponents didn’t support the proposal since anybody has right for whatever time to be in the parliament as long as he or she is democratically elected by people. Opponents also believed there should not be limitation of Congressman who is favoured by majority.

On American pathway we hold that Americans used various methods and proposal to expand democracy. Throughout the nation’s history Americans have stepped forward to risk their lives to protect freedom and democracy. These all are proved by patriotism of people and strong hope hold by it’s people who make the democratic government.