Is America an Empire?
...ch checks the laws of the legislative branch. The executive branch checks the judiciary branch by appointing the justices. The legislative branch checks the executive branch through its power of impeachment. Further more the people are what control the America government, which would never occur in an empire. The people elect the president and the members of Congress (the senators and representatives). In the American form of government, the majority rule. Or the belief or idea with the most support wins. This could not and will not occur in an empire. In an empire the government is controlled by sole person, the emperor (male ruler) or empress (female ruler). Their very word is law. The government is controlled by the whim of the emperor or empress. In America the people hold the power. The foreign policy of America is further proof of America being not an empire. America does what any other country would do, doing the best interest of it. Iraq was “invaded” because of fear of what is so-called ruler may do. At any time he could have declared war on the America. Only America struck first. What other country would not do the same? Even now while Iraq is “conqueror” America is not forcing its religion or language on the people. In reality America liberated the people of Iraq. They were once under the control of a tyrant and each day and night was filled with fear and dread. Now there is hope. This hope is freedom and democracy. America’s presence in the Middle East is a result of America trying to protect the much needed oil and patronage of Israel. Oil is needed by the whole world to keep their economy and way of life intact. Without oil the world’s economy would come to a screeching halt. The patronage of Israel is what the Lord God on High commanded. The Holy Scriptures state in Genesis 12:3 “And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee”. This scripture clearly brings to our attention that as long as America supports Israel, she will flourish. But when America turns her back on Israel, so will God turn His back on America and pour out His wrath upon America. The economy is also proof of America not being an empire. To have an empire it takes money. America just does not have that type of resources. Operation Iraqi Freedom (as of now) alone cost America $87 billion. America can not continue to keep her presence in Iraq. Also America has a large debt, that will eventually get the better of her. Going after Iran, North Korea,...