Foundations of American Democracy

Its principles contradict those of human rights.

Citizens lack interest in participating directly in politics

It isn't practical due to population size and complexity of issues.

It only works in military societies.

A state where too many influential groups cripple government's ability to function effectively.

A political system in which all citizens have equal rights and responsibilities.

A system where a single party dominates all others in terms of influence and power.

A situation where an elite group within society governs against the broader democratic interests.

It may lead to the ratification of a Constitutional amendment granting personhood status from the moment of conception, thereby outlawing abortion.

It provides a precedent protecting a woman's right to choose which restricts future state efforts to overturn or limit access.

States could implement mandatory waiting periods and parental notice requirements due to heightened scrutiny on such laws.

It could result in a nationwide ban on abortions as states trend toward a more conservative approach to constitutional law interpretation.

It balances citizen participation with expert decision-making.

It eliminates all forms of corruption.

It ensures direct control of government by citizens.

It allows for immediate changes in law and policy.

Political power is vested solely in an individual ruler with absolute authority.

Representation is based on elected officials only with no role for interest groups.

The representation and competition among diverse interest groups play a key role.

Public decisions are made by all citizens individually through voting process.

Imposing limits on executive power through an Emergency Powers Act mandating congressional approval for extensions beyond immediate crisis.

Creating Citizen Review Boards with powers to override emergency executive orders violating fundamental rights without passing judicial scrutiny.

Requiring states to convene a special legislative session before enacting regulations that curtail civil liberties for durations exceeding 30 days.

Broadening the scope of Judicial Review to include pre-emptive examination of the validity of governmental actions related to public health and safety.

Speaker of the House

Chief Justice

Prime Minister

President

The notion that elites have a disproportionate amount of influence in policymaking.

The belief that political power rests with competing interest groups who share influence in government.

A form of government where citizens themselves vote on all legislation.

The idea that one dominant group holds complete power and authority.

Gave women the right to vote

Prohibited racial discrimination in voting

Abolished slavery

Allowed eighteen-year-olds to vote

Direct Democracy

Totalitarianism

Absolute Monarchy

Representative Democracy