How Party Politics and Campaigning Developed in Early America

George Washington's secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton, supported the idea of a strong central government. The political party he formed by became known as the Federalist Party. Thomas Jefferson, Washington's secretary of state, believed that a strong central government would quickly become as oppressive to its citizens as the British government had been to American colonists.

Did You Know That the United States is Not a Democracy?

That's the kind of statement that can bring up any political debate short. Most US citizens would argue it. But it's true! For an easy laugh, ask someone who doubts you to recite the pledge of allegiance. "...and to the republic for which it stands..." Oooooh!

Evo Morales – From Farmer to President

Commonly known to citizens in Bolivia as Evo Morales or just plain Evo, he is Bolivia's president Juan Evo Morales Ayma. The forty-nine year old was elected Bolivia's President on December 18, 2005, with just fewer than 55% of the popular vote.