As American citizens, we're lucky: We have a say in who represents us in the government and who leads our country. Of course, our voice can only be heard if we make it a point to talk to our representatives and vote on each and every election day, not just during presidential elections. Being an active participant in government means staying informed and always asking, "Are my actions making my vote... Read more >
Founded in 1992 as a conservative political party, the United States Constitution Party was originally named the U.S. Taxpayers Party. The name was changed to the U.S. Constitution Party in 1999. One of the major founding principles of the Constitution Party is that, as a whole, politicians no longer adhere to the original intent of the Constitution. Members of the Constitution Party believe that... Read more >
Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1792, the United States Democratic Party was originally aimed at fighting for the Bill of Rights. This political party originally stood for: constructing the Constitution opposing moneyed interests and the interests of elites and aristocrats opposing the idea and creation of a national bank opposing moneyed interests and the interests of elites and... Read more >
In the grand scheme of the political landscape, the United States Green Party is a fledgling organization, having formed in its current incarnation less than a decade ago. Yet the Green Party is quickly growing and bringing its platform to the national spotlight. The Green Party is comprised of a diverse group of individuals, all of whom are committed to social activism, responsibility and a more democratic... Read more >
Throughout American history, the government has written many important documents and adopted various policies to establish and guarantee the rights of the American people. Perhaps one of the most important documents associated with the U.S. government is the Constitution, which serves as the supreme law of the land in the United States. The process of ratifying (approving and enacting) the Constitution... Read more >
The Libertarian Party is an American political party that was founded on Dec. 11, 1971. With more than 200,000 registered voters and over 600 individuals in public office (including county executives and council members, as well as mayors, local officials and school board members), the party has more people in office than any of the other third parties combined. Recent polls show that up to 20 percent of voters... Read more >
Commonly known as PACs, political action committees are private groups that have specific agendas to elect certain individuals and/or pass or block the passage of legislation to promote particular causes. According to the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) of 1971, organizations are considered to be PACs if they collect or spend any amount of money over $1,000 with the intent of contributing to a federal... Read more >
You've probably seen them in your local newspaper or online: political cartoons poking fun at politicians and government policies. Political cartoons often use humor, visual metaphors, satire and caricatures to make important points about American politics and American society in general. These cartoons reach out to people and sometimes get us to think about government in new and often interesting... Read more >
The United States Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party or GOP, is a political party known for its conservative views and its focus on individual freedoms. Founded in the 1850s, the Republican Party was started by anti-slavery activists, among others. The U.S. Republican Party was originally considered the third political party of the United States, since the Democrats and the Whigs... Read more >
After being sworn into office, each U.S. president delivers an inaugural address. Originally, Inauguration Day was held every four years on March 4, the exception being the inauguration of President George Washington. Washington, who was the first U.S. president, was inaugurated on April 30, 1789. Today, the United States celebrates Inauguration Day every four years on January 20. At precisely... Read more >
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