America and the Fate of Democracy: Why It Matters Beyond Our Borders
The United States has been a beacon for democratic nations since its founding in the Constitution. Throughout America’s history, regardless of the political climate, democracy has seemed to be a given—an unquestioned principle so instrumental to the lives of its citizens that it would never come under threat. However, what happens when the “absolute democracy” of the United States crosses lines, marked by an absence of checks and balances?
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Democracy is not solely a voting system, but a means by which people hold leaders accountable for their actions and behavior. As the modern international model of democracy, the United States has historically set the standard for developed democracies across the globe To read our full resource, click the button below:
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The risk we face: Historically, democracy has been studied through international relations, dating back to Athens, Greece. While not comparable to modern democracies, the principles of public participation in law and governance propelled their society forward. Today, increasing tensions between countries, economic disparities within them, and the gradual disappearance of the middle class have contributed to a global shift toward far-right agendas. As a global superpower, the deterioration of American democracy has the potential to trigger a chain reaction of undemocratic practices worldwide, placing the lives and rights of global citizens at risk. |