The very idea of "checks and balances" has long been a cornerstone of the US political system. In the eyes of American political elites, checks and balances are where the superiority and advantage ...

This reform would change the incentives and eliminate long-term career politicians who are always focused on the next ...

Moving ahead with the impeachment of Donald Trump is a good idea. Indeed, the fact that it is moving forward is a sign of the deep fissures in the ruling class. They are very divided. Even if it ...

The US follows a two-party system. This means that, although more than two parties can campaign and hold office, two political groups, the Democrats and the Republicans, hold majority of the power.

What is the two-party Political System in the U.S.? The United States has a two-party system which is led by the Democratic and Republican parties. These American political parties have long ...

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, represents a new pugilistic approach to Democratic politics.

Politics is big business in America, but all accounts suggest that the political industry is failing those it aims to serve, its voters.

What Native American political systems can teach us about power and truth telling My Choctaw ancestors understood the cost of lies.

Most Americans in a Pew survey wanted big changes to US economic, political, and healthcare systems. Despite widespread discontent, few Americans indicated they're confident such changes could ...

For nearly a century, the study of African elections, democratization, and politics has predominantly been through the lens of US-based scholars and ...