Modern Perspective of American Government and Politics

Politics play a vital role in the decisions, policies, and procedures of contemporary American government. Although the hierarchal levels of government differ in size and authority, their political roles are similar. In dealing with the United States' current concerns, all levels of government are constantly under pressure and must improvise accordingly. Indeed, interest groups, public opinion, and political parties are just some of the profound influences upon the government's decisions. By equally satiating the wants and needs of these groups in addition to resolving key problems, a government fulfills the duties that it has toward its respective city, state, or country. On the downside, a government's constituents also possess their own self-interests and egoistical motives which hinder the progress of governmental endeavors. Government officials' gluttony and greed sacrifice environmental, economic, foreign, and social policies in order to achieve individual success. However, numerous politicians dedicate themselves to the betterment of their appointed field through compromise and self-sacrifice. Thus, present day American politics stand divided amongst the malignant and benignant.…