Democratic government in the United States had its beginnings during the colonial period. The Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, New England Town Meetings, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, and the Zenger trial each was an important step in the development of our democracy. For example, The Mayflower Compact was an agreement among the Pilgrims of Plymouth, Read more about democracy in early us[…]

There are many events in United Stated history that prove democracy had worked in this country. I researched five different examples in American history where the American people got what they wanted. The five things I choose to discuss are the fight for woman's voting rights, Civil rights movement, Prohibition, Education, and Gay and lesbian Read more about Democracy in American History[…]

Alexis de Tocqueville’s visit to the United States in the early part of the nineteenth century prompted his work Democracy in America, in which he expressed the ability to make democracy work. Throughout his travels Tocqueville noted that private interest and personal gain motivated the actions of most Americans, which in turn cultivated a strong Read more about Democracy in America[…]

Richard Heffner produced this edition of De Tocqueville's book in order to abridge and edit the original work in order to appeal to a younger audience so that more people may read it and have a knowledge of the ideas presented within. Heffner's introduction basically served to outline the organization of De Tocqueville's book. Thefirst Read more about Democracy in America[…]

Democracy was a growing idea in the 13 English colonies prior to 1750. Democracy is the government by the people which is exercised either directly or through representatives elected by the people. The idea of self government was still a rising idea amongst the colonies. In America, democracy was carried out to a certain extent Read more about Democracy in America[…]

The Classical Greece period in history ran from 480-323 B.E.C.Greece not only includes Athens as its territory but also consisted of many Greek city-states.These city-states were located throughout the eastern Mediterranean.Although, there was distance from the center of Athens to their territories they still exerted continual dominance and collected annual dues from subject states.Athens was Read more about Democracy and Oligarchy in Classical Greece[…]

Democracy and Greece's Golden Age A golden age is a great time for a countries growth. A golden age is a time for learning and great achievements. It includes things like sculpture, poetry, science, math and architecture. Pericles was a man that started ruling Greece at a young age. He was a man that came Read more about Democracy and Greeces golden age[…]

A democracy is a government that is run by, of, and for the people. In the early nineteenth century, "democracy" did not comply with it's meaning.Reform movements such as abolition and women's rights show the weaknesses and strengths of democracy. One of the most important right we have as a citizen is freedom of speech. Read more about Democracy[…]

Democracy is almost everywhere in the world.Europe has used its form of government for almost half a century. North and South America are now virtually a hemisphere of democracy; Africa is experiencingdemocratic reform; and new, democracies have taken root in Asia. Democracy may be a word familiar to most, but it is a concept still Read more about Democracy[…]

Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791. A well- regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. The Second Amendment has become one of the most debated Amendments of the United States Constitution. When it Read more about Democracy[…]