Democracy In Crisis
Americans are passionate about representative democracy in concept. But they are less familiar and comfortable with democracy's reality-the institutions, practices and processes that make government work. For many, there is a wide chasm between the cherished ideals of the American Constitution and the processes it prescribes. Instead of debate, compromise and conflict, Americans often perceive bickering, self-interest, equivocation and partisanship. Polls show Americans' lack of trust in government and growing frustration with the public officials elected to represent their interests. Frustration with politics often translates into avoiding the ballot box, alienating many Americans from a system designed to thrive on their involvement.
Perhaps such a negative response should not come as a surprise; the virtues of representative democracy are not always self-evident. The processes, as they take place in Congress and in state legislatures across the country, are often messy, arcane......
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