... function democratically, calling themselves democracies, often skewing the literal meaning behind the word, "rule by the many," by the people. In the United States of America, we define democracy as a government in which the people hold the supreme power through elections, the right to speak out, demonstrate, petition, or run for public office. We are free to make our own decisions ... nation that separates the public from the system. While the Democratic and Republican parties battle over liberal and conservative ideals, our people have lost a certain amount of confidence in the governme...

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Religion and Politics do they mix? The first amendment, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances", illustrates a clear wish on behalf of the founding fathers to ... play a role in shaping society. Religion has played and continues to play a key role in shaping world politics. In countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran, Islam not only shapes law but also dominates p...

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