The beginnings of political equality were dim. America was just beginning to set up a political system when ideas of equality began to arise. Questions concerning citizenship, rights, and civil liberties made plans for the American political system seem overwhelmingly complicated. The idea of political equality itself was "a theory of very limited scope -- a foundation rather than a structure. Different convictions as to the obligations of government were buried in it from the …showed first 75 words of 710 total…

…showed last 75 words of 710 total…been part of America ever since the founders of this country created the Constitution. It has come a long way since the 18th century, and probably still has a long way to go. America has achieved political equality, however, there are some aspects of that idea that can be improved upon, and yet others that will remain a constant reminder of this country's aim to be equal in every sense of the word. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**