during the 1700's the American Revolution was a ongoing battle between Patriots and loyalists. It was a very tough time for the Patriots at the start because they were disorganized and uncivilized (classified as rebels). Where loyalists believed that British rule was better. But it was very hard during that time to be a patriot since you were living a ongoing loss.
A person who possesses the patriotic spirit. In the 1700's members of the thirteen British colonies denounced the British Parliament for lack of representation and undue taxation.
In many other democracies the system of awarding seats in the national legislature unlike in the United States is one of 1 single members district 2 intellectual merit alone 3 winners take all 4 virtual representation 5 proportional representation
