Seperation of powers is important for our government because it keeps from any one particular branch of government from becoming to strong and abusing its power. Each branch of government has its own duty to our government. The Legislative Branch makes the laws, the Executive Branch executes the laws, and the Judicial Branch interprets the laws. All three branches balance each other.
Conservatives makes the most sense of an ideology to me because they focus more on improving peoples lives. They believe in traditional American values and a strong national defense. Individuals should be admitted to schools and hired for jobs based on their ability. Conservatist seem to have more morals and values. Our military is our countries strongest defense system and conservatives back them. People should receive governmental programs such as welfare when needed but in the long run they should learn to become self-reliant. God should not be prohibited from being acknowledged in schools and government buildings.
The United States is, indeed, a republic, not a democracy. A democracy is a form of government in which the people decide policy matters directly--through town hall meetings or by voting on ballot initiatives and referendums. A republic, on the other hand, is a system in which the people choose representatives who, in turn, make policy decisions on their behalf.
