Over the past several years, many people have started to lose faith in the American democratic system. The congressional policymaking process has become combative and almost dysfunctional. Increasing levels of politicking are causing stalls, and the different factions make it seem almost impossible to get anything done. …

Since its founding, the United States has undergone tremendous change. Once a small group of 13 colonies, the country has evolved into a formidable global leader. However, the path that the nation has taken to arrive where it is today has never been straightforward. …

The United States has made tremendous strides in the last two decades, achieving much more than it ever did during the 20th century. However, in post-Cold War America, the political sphere has suffered greatly under the weight of a growing divide between the Democrat and Republican parties. …