There are two types of theories regaurding the American Political system. One view is the elitist view which postulates that there is no real democracy in the US but rather the government is completely controlled by a small group of wealthy individuals. ... So how could someone think or say that the US is not a Democracy, also never before has public interest been realized to the extent that it has today in our democracy as opposesed to any other type of government. ...

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Since the 1950's and 60's, America has lost the true meaning of families. Less time is spent with our youth in order to keep ahead in the fast paced corporate America. ... Much as you think you live in a democracy, the workplace is anything but democratic. ...

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The only democracy has against these demagogues is their ability to choose their leaders. ... However, since democracy practices freedom of speech, it is often hard for the public to see through the lies and empty promises of the demagogues, which is why they are more prevalent in democratic societies than any other form of government. ... The American education system has been cited as an economic problem as gangs, drugs, and guns have become a problem. It has also been reported that American students score worse on math exams than comparable European and Asian nations. ...

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Don't Let Flag Burning Burn our Constitution The American flag is not just a piece of material or a collage of fabric. ... We as American people have the right to criticize, to challenge, and to replace the government if we wish. ... The people, not the government, rule America and it is in fact, our patriotic duty to act on that. ... For it is our freedom that makes the United States of America what it is today. ... In this way, we can be acting effectively, respectfully and constitutionally, working to create true democracy. ...

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When the English settlers came to America they formulated the Bill of Rights which contained 10 Amendments outlining the rights of the people over the government as well as the government's freedom to rule over its people. ... The original Bill of Rights was created with the view to promote democracy and protect the state instead of the individual liberty. ... "There is no doubt that the so called democracy that many of us believe in is in fact authoritative governance" [qt. ... With the above discussion it is clear that the foundation of the American freedom and protection of the Bill of...

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They knew about America's freedom through media, propaganda, as well as word of mouth. ... The foundation for American freedom comes from both Thomas Jefferson and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. ... Jefferson was a philosopher, educator, naturalist, politician, scientist, architect, inventor, pioneer in scientific farming, musician, and writer, and he was the foremost spokesman for democracy of his day. ... It comforts her to think there is a sea change in America. ... They are part of the foundation that all immigrants to America dream about, which is to have freedom....

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In conclusion,evidence has shown that the First and Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution entitles citizens of the UnitedStates of America the right to die. ... Our democracy was created because of those brave souls who fought for their rights, and we should followin their footsteps. ...

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Successful Interventions: The war in the former Yugoslavia pitted Muslims against Serbs, there so many atrocities against the Muslims that the American led UN forces had to intervene. ... Today Haiti is still struggling to maintain a stable democracy, but the violence has stopped for now. ... Israel has a mighty army with sophisticated airplanes and Tanks supplied by America, while the Palestinians has small arms that are mostly outdated. ...

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