US Government and US Politics

Author: Li Daokui
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: After the founding of the United States, it took over a century to develop from a colonial economy into a world industrial power. Then, after another half-century, by the time of World War II, it had suddenly become a superpower leading in economic, technological, and military strength. To this day, although its international status has declined due to the formation of a multipolar world, the United States remains a powerful nation. This development of the United States, apart from various other subjective and objective reasons, can be attributed to an important fundamental factor—the political system as the cornerstone of its construction. However, after the success of the American Revolution, what kind of political system was established for democracy? What are the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of this political system and democracy? What positive role has it played in the economic and social development of the United States, and what problems has it raised? Can the American political system for democracy enable the government and officials to fulfill their functions, prevent the abuse of power and arbitrary rule, and safeguard the freedom and rights of citizens? To what extent and through what channels and means can citizens participate in politics and exercise their democratic rights? How does the U.S. government operate, and how does it formulate strategies? Did the political system and democracy established by the United States add a new legacy to human culture, and in what aspects? This book explores these questions historically and objectively to enhance our understanding of the United States.