Santa Fe A/S : Royalty In America

Posted: 28/07/2016 Author: Santa Fe Relocation Services

The U.S. has no Queen, King, Prince or Princess due to the government system it has had in place since the Founding Fathers formed a governance around the Articles of Confederation, after the Revolutionary War. But just because they have no monarchy, doesn't mean that they don't have their own form of royalty, in an obscure sense of the term. If you're considering relocating to the U.S., knowing a little bit about the history of the government, which causes many political debates between the Republican and the Democrat supporters, is a vital step in your integration.

Citizens of America are very well known, and stereotyped, for their strong political beliefs. When stripped back from the crown jewels and blood status, royalty; simply refers back to family name. This is where American 'royalty' comes in.

Politics is very much like a royalty factor, in terms of the name and family background that appears in candidates. Although Barack Obama was an exception, the likes of the Bushes, the Clintons and the Kennedy's have dominated modern day politics for a number of years. This year's American presidential election, set to be held in November, will result in a battle between the Clinton's (Hilary Clinton - Democratic presidential nominee) and the Trump's, a relatively new name in politics, but also a longstanding celebrity name in America (Donald Trump - Republican presidential nominee). What is especially noticeable about American politics is the way they play familial connections when it comes to speeches, factoring in the brand recognition that this will bring. Although Donald Trump hasn't had a family member in politics, there is no doubt he will refer to his father's successful business career in real-estate, and it is equally as likely that Hilary Clinton will make references to husband Bill Clinton's successful political career as president from 1993 - 2001, as well as her own record of U.S. Senator and U.S. Secretary of State.

Family name is an important factor in American lifestyle, from politics and reality TV, to business and everyday life. Family names provide familiarity which has led to a national fascination with famous families. An example of this, is the Bush family, who have been an American political dynasty since the early 1950s. The Bushes have produced a senator, two governors and two presidents, as well as George P. Bush, son of Florida governor Jeb Bush, launching his own political career in Texas. The Kerrys, the Murdochs, the Emanuels, the McCains, the Powells, the Pritzkers, the Jordans, and the Barzuns are all popular, powerful names throughout various different industries in America, developing America's own form of royalty in the form of wealth and power throughout their bloodlines.

All in all, American culture is an interesting topic, particularly when it comes to politics. Nevertheless, it is considered to be very rude to start a conversation about politics with an American citizen as a general form of etiquette, particularly at work and during social occasions. This is the same with religion in the U.S., due to how polarising both topics are. If you have any questions about American culture during your relocation to one of the world's most politically powerful countries, feel free to contact a member of our Americas team today.