Essays on Democracy in America Page 2

The United States Presidential election of 1800 became one of the most radical elections of its time. This election candidates were Thomas Jefferson a Democratic-Republican, Aaron Burr a Democratic-Republican, John Adams a Federalist, C. C. Pinkney a Federalist, and John Jay who was a Federalist also. This was the first election where people ran for…

I believe the United States should reform its political rules and practices to become more democratic by using proportional representation to determine who gets seats in the legislature, extending voting rights and implementing a parliamentary system. I don’t think the U.S is as democratic as it has always claimed to be. Our current voting laws…

A Magnificent Catastrophe was written by Edward J. Larson. In the book, Larson retells the story of the presidential election of 1800 between sitting president, John Adams, and Vice President Thomas Jefferson. The book takes you on a journey back in time to when both Adams and Jefferson worked together to as members of the…

The quest to find the best leaders has been a hotly-debated topic in the United States. From the Founding Fathers’ generation to current-day America, each historical period has reacted differently to the question; even in a short spanning of time, different people could have different opinions about this subject. James Madison, a contributor to the…