Political Science

We must take note that in many cases, the American government was a response to the oppression and cruelty of the British rulers during the conquest of during their time. The structure of the British government was greatly transformed to adopt a government that is based on equality, self government, individualism, diversity and unity. As stated in the Declaration of Independence itself (1776), The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over the States. This convinced the founding fathers that the bond between the Great Britain and the United States must be cut.

This kind of history and experiences ultimately shaped the government structure and the policies of the new government of the United States. Liberty, equality, individualism, diversity and unity where emphasized to compensate to the lack of the British system. Up to today, we can still how these values are embedded to every citizen of the United States, seeing them as something automatic and natural rather than man made. In many respects, this also shapes the actions and policies of the United States with other nation, war and battles were declared for the expression of imposition of the said values to other nations that lacked it.

Today more than ever, the system of the United States is dominated by the principles of pluralism and bureaucratic rule putting majoritarianism and elitism on the background. With the continuous progress to break down divisions to race or color for example and to the emphasize of the importance of skills and talents, the United States is moving towards a system that will be attractive to the individuals of all walks of life (Zeigler 2009).