What is the difference between representative government and the government in ancient Athens? In a representative government ...

Under our system, the authority to govern comes directly from the people. The United States Constitution famously begins with the words, “We the People . . . ordain and establish this Constitution.” ...

What is the difference between representative government and the government in ancient Athens? In a representative government ...

First of all, direct democracy, the democratic regime I’m thinking about, is not paradise on earth. It’s not the perfect regime, and I don’t know what perfect regime means. Cornelius Castoriadis [1] ...

Over the last few years, the health of American democracy has come under great scrutiny. Polling routinely shows that Americans are concerned that democratic institutions aren’t working as well as ...

California lawmakers and civic leaders are debating changes to our state’s direct democracy. The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and don’t necessarily reflect ...