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James Madison:The two vital characteristics of the political system of the United States are, first, that the Government holds its powers by a charter granted to it by the people; second, that the powers of government are formed in two grand divisions — one vested in a Government over the whole community, the other in a number of independent Governments over its component parts. Hitherto charters have been written grants of privileges by Governments to the people. Here they are written grants of power by the people to their Governments.
The two main political parties in the United States are:
Elephant: Republican Party established in 1854
An elephant is a very large mammal with a trunk, ivory tusks, and thick skin. African elephants have larger ears than Asian elephants. The elephant is the symbol of the U.S. Republican Party.Donkey: Democratic Party dates back to Thomas Jefferson. The organization did not give it the Democratic name until 1828
A donkey looks like a small horse, but it usually has larger ears. Donkeys stand about 4.5 feet if measured to the shoulder. The donkey is the symbol of the U.S. Democratic Party
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