However, only two parties, republicans and democrats have dominated politics in America for many decades (Vile). Although there are "Independents" and various parties that have emerged, the two dominant parties remain the Republicans and the Democrats (Rubin). The evolution of these two parties as the dominant forces in American politics has often had a polarizing impact on the nation (Rubin). Such was the case with the aforementioned election of Abraham Lincoln and such is the current case.
Conclusion
The purpose of this discussion was to examine the development of the American political system as it evolved from the early colonial period through the middle of the 19th century. The research found that the colonists played an instrumental role on the development of the American political system.
The discussion also found that that the founding father established the Bill of Rights and the Constitution which have shaped American government and the political process in America.
References
Andrews, Charles M. The Colonial Background of the American Revolution. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1931.
Rubin, Barry R. A Citizen's Guide to Politics in America: How the System Works & How to Work the System. Armonk, NY M.E. Sharpe, 1997.
The Bill of Rights." U.S. Department of State. 31 March 2007 http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/funddocs/billeng.htm
The Constitution of the United States of America." U.S. Department of State. 31 March 2007 http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/funddocs/consteng.htm
Vile, M.J.C. Politics in the U.S.A. London: Routledge, 1999.
The treaty that ended the French and Indian war.
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References
Andrews, Charles M. The Colonial Background of the American Revolution. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1931.
Rubin, Barry R. A Citizen's Guide to Politics in America: How the System Works & How to Work the System. Armonk, NY M.E. Sharpe, 1997.
The Bill of Rights." U.S. Department of State. 31 March 2007 http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/funddocs/billeng.htm
The Constitution of the United States of America." U.S. Department of State. 31 March 2007 http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/funddocs/consteng.htm
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