Explain How the American Political System Has Changed Over Time

question 51

Essay

Explain how the American political system has changed over time. What were the defining characteristics of each of the five main party eras? What forces produced the changes that brought one era in and ushered out another? What were the strengths and weaknesses of each era? Despite the changes from era to era, can one nonetheless discern a consistent American political tradition or traditions?

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