About Eric Shangle Expertise I am able to answer questions about the US Government and it's budget cycle, military, manpower, and contracting.
Experience I spent 13 years in the US Navy as an officer. I have a defense-focused MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School emphasizing financial management and manpower.
Education/Credentials MBA, Naval Postgraduate School, 2005
M.A., Human Relations, University of Oklahoma, 2002
B.S., Ocean Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1997
Question Hi,
As a Canadian student, I'm not very well educated about the American Government, but slowly I'm learning bit by bit. I've heard of different types of governments: monarchy, communism, dictatorship, democracy, the republic, etc. I always thought of the US as a democracy, but it is currently lead by the Republican party. Can you clear this up for me please?
Thank you,
Greg.
Answer Greg,
Yes, there are different types of governments. The United States was founded on the ideals of democracy. We still consider ourselves a democratic society. Within our society we have many different types of political parties. The two main parties are the democrats and the republicans. Neither of their party names have anything to do with what they believe in.
The republican party is consider to be our conservative party. The democrat party is considered to be more liberal. Again, don't let their party names fool you. They have NOTHING do with the democracies and republics.
I hope that this clears this up for you. I suggest you read more about the political parties in the US if you want more information.
Good luck.
Eric
