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In at least two significant ways, Imperialism as a central economic and political impetus could threaten the American democratic system in an essential way. First, it could weaken the commitment of ordinary citizens to democratic processes and values. Second, and more drastically, it could cause sudden changes to governmental policies and powers through the action of elected and appointed officials -- which would weaken, eliminate, or otherwise transform constitutional checks and balances and other democratic 'basics' in the American system.
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BeauIn at least two significant ways, Imperialism as a central economic and political impetus could threaten the American democratic system in an essential way. First, it could weaken the commitment of ordinary citizens to democratic processes and values. Second, and more drastically, it could cause sudden changes to governmental policies and powers through the action of elected and appointed officials -- which would weaken, eliminate, or otherwise transform constitutional checks and balances and other democratic 'basics' in the American system.
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How did imperialism affect Philippines?
The US fought them in the Spanish American War.
How did the European system of spheres influence threaten US interests in china?
It limited the ports for American trade in China
Is the American military democratic?
No. No military force can approach democracy. Such a system would be untenable.
How did the European system of spheres of influence threaten us interests in china?
The European system of spheres of influence limited the ports for American trade in China. This severely threatened U.S. interests in China.
How did the United States become more democratic?
the us has always been democratic after the American revolution. The 17th amendment, ratified in 1913 has given more direct powers into the hands of the American people by direct election of state senators, thus creating our governmental system to become more democratic.
