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Why is American democracy sometimes described as a system of interacting values interrelated processes and interdependent political structures?
These values, processes, and structures are paramount in defining the American system of government. It is based on the values of liberty, equality, self determination, opportunity, and popular consent. It operates through free and fair elections, majority and plurality rule, and the consent of the governed. Finally, it has the federalism organization of division of powers between the national and state governments.
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How did the periods of Jeffersonian democracy illustrate the idea that democracy is a process rather than a conclusion?
the change in democracy between the two periods shows that it is a process
What was the supreme test of American democracy?
In the 19th century, the supreme test of democracy in America was the Civil War. As it turned out, the Civil War was a big ideological victory for democracy.
Which progressive reform had the effect of allowing democracy?
Use of initiatives had the effect of allowing direct democracy.
The candidacies of Stephen Douglas and John C. Breckinridge in the 1860 presidential election showed?
They showed The split in the Democratic Party.
Which of the basic concepts of democracy do you think would be least well served in a direct democracy?
age and citizen, residence, criminal
