Politically, all three of the Islamic states began as "C<span> Military states," since power was consolidated in political bodies that dealt mostly with conquest and pillaging. </span>
The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation<span>, the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777. However, </span>ratification<span> of the </span>Articles of Confederation<span> by all thirteen states did not occur until March 1, 1781.</span>
In the US, presidential elections are democratic elections that are decided by the people.
