US FEDALISM

INTRODUCTION The political affairs of the world in eighteenth century left much to be desired by today’s modern democratic standards. Most dramatic regime changes following a revolution or war are quite easy to explain. France in 1789 was seething with discontent at a corrupt and insensitive monarchy. Russia in 1917 was long overdue for a revolution to sweep away on archaic, semi-feudal order. And the numerous colonial wars of independence in the post-1945 period were predictable, …

…achieve the aim of the Founding Fathers since the sanctity of property has always been preserved, there has always been democratic representation of the people in the political institutions. However, US president has increased powers but the congress remains important, compare the UK parliament. Early British Liberalism is the thought built into the constitution that government shall govern by promulgated and established laws and that they should be designed for the good of the people.