1. Nomads whose herds of cattle provided their clothes and food
2. Warriors with bows and arrows who drove chariots into battle
Many countries used to rely on an electoral college in order to get public officials elected, however, this system has been criticized for it has been perceived of as unfair in the event of a slight majority in an electoral district overruling the votes of a great number of citizens. At a first glance, it seems to run counter to the intuitive concept of democracy, i.e., the government elected by the majorities. IN the history of the U.S. there have been two or three presidential elections won by the candidate holding the majority of the electoral colleges yet failing to obtain the absolute majority of votes.
A solution often proposed to change this is the system of direct election. Under this system, candidates running for public office can only win provided that they manage to get the absolute majority of votes cast. Statistics on the number of votes per candidate and vote ratios are usually made for informational purposes, however, they are irrelevant to determine the final outcome.
<span>Roosevelt's experiences on the frontier, fighting with the Rough Riders and public service gave him a positive reputation among Americans. People believed that as a war veteran he was brave and trustworthy. His time on the frontier showed him as interested in the well being and development of the country.</span>
The U.S. Constitution is the fundamental framework of America's system of government. The Constitution: ... Separates the powers of government into three branches: the legislative branch, which makes the laws; the executive branch, which executes the laws; and the judicial branch, which interprets the laws.
Explanation : The Constitution of the United States established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. Under America's first governing document, the Articles of Confederation, the national government was weak and states operated like independent countries.
Because in 1867, Ulysses S. Grant charged Sheridan with pacifying the Great Plains, where warfare with Native Americans was wreaking havoc. In an effort to force the Plains people onto reservations, Sheridan used the same tactics he used in the Shenandoah Valley: he attacked several tribes in their winter quarters, and he promoted the widespread slaughter of American bison, their primary source of food.
