The State of Two Political Systems
The State of Two Political Systems
Doing the comparison of political systems of different countries’ can be reflected in the idea that “It is in our best interest as individuals, and responsibility as citizens, to know how political systems work, and to do this we need to understand the political process that drives it”. (Singleton 2009). As citizens we may decide our form of government is the ‘accepted method’ of developing a liberal democracy. However, to gain a better understanding of our political system, we need to do a comparison of another country’s political framework with similar traits. Why do we need to do this comparison? By recognising similarities and differences in the political systems of other countries, will give an insight into the variety of ways in which this kind of political system can be structured, how it can perform, and the power relationship between state and society. And more importantly, when comparing political systems we talk about ‘the flow of power in and around governments; and another conception is power is simply the capacity to bring about intended effect” (Hague and Harrop, 2010) . However citizens disenchantment with the political systems are formed in the idea that “contemporary democracies are facing popular pressures to grant more access, increase the transparency of governance, and make government more accountable; and new forms of representation and public participation are emerging”
(Yap 2010). To begin the essay, there will be a description of presidential and parliamentary governments. Secondly, discuss the electoral process and electoral turnout of both countries. Thirdly, examine political participation with the regard to minority groups and other ways of participation being the internet. The two liberal democratic countries chosen are America and Australia. The purpose of this essay is to compare the state of the two political systems and find out whether these two countries can be classified as modern
Doing the comparison of political systems of different countries’ can be reflected in the idea that “It is in our best interest as individuals, and responsibility as citizens, to know how political systems work, and to do this we need to understand the political process that drives it”. (Singleton 2009). As citizens we may decide our form of government is the ‘accepted method’ of developing a liberal democracy. However, to gain a better understanding of our political system, we need to do a comparison of another country’s political framework with similar traits. Why do we need to do this comparison? By recognising similarities and differences in the political systems of other countries, will give an insight into the variety of ways in which this kind of political system can be structured, how it can perform, and the power relationship between state and society. And more importantly, when comparing political systems we talk about ‘the flow of power in and around governments; and another conception is power is simply the capacity to bring about intended effect” (Hague and Harrop, 2010) . However citizens disenchantment with the political systems are formed in the idea that “contemporary democracies are facing popular pressures to grant more access, increase the transparency of governance, and make government more accountable; and new forms of representation and public participation are emerging”
(Yap 2010). To begin the essay, there will be a description of presidential and parliamentary governments. Secondly, discuss the electoral process and electoral turnout of both countries. Thirdly, examine political participation with the regard to minority groups and other ways of participation being the internet. The two liberal democratic countries chosen are America and Australia. The purpose of this essay is to compare the state of the two political systems and find out whether these two countries can be classified as modern
References: Australian Government. (2010). Retrieved from http:// www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/our-government (2008). A record-breaking 46 percent of Americans have already used internet for politics this election season. US Fed News Service including US state News including US State News. Washington, D.C. Hague, R. & M. Harrop (2010). Comparative government and politics: an introduction New York: Palgrave MacMillan. Singleton, G. (2009). Australian political institutions. Frenchs Forest, N.S.W. Pearson Prentice-Hall. Sodaro, M. J. & W. Dean (2008). Comparative politics: a global introduction, Boston, MA, McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Yap, O.F. (2010). Comparative politics: Comparative politics 09/10. Boston: McGraw-Hill Higer Education.