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Populism: Disease Or the Cure to Unresponsive Democracy?

by Lukus Berber | Apr 22, 2019 | University of Chicago

By: Lukus Berber “The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer. Everyone is listening to you now”- President Donald Trump (01/20/2017) Taking the message straight to the people – the Twitter Presidency If you’re a baby boomer, you were...

Social Engineering: a Consequence of Democratic Erosion Research? by Emily Maercklein

by Emily Maercklein | Apr 22, 2019 | University of Chicago

The ideal regime type Discussion of the end of democracy reliably captures the attention and fear of many Americans. As members of the most powerful liberal democracy in the world, it is understandably difficult to imagine the sacrifice of some personal liberties in...
The Varying Difficulties of Constitutional Modification: A Threat or Benefit to Democracy?                               By Ian Henson

The Varying Difficulties of Constitutional Modification: A Threat or Benefit to Democracy? By Ian Henson

by Ian Henson | Apr 21, 2019 | University of Chicago

Constitutions are widely recognized as a critical or essential component to a well-functioning democracy. Although many would agree that the U.S. Constitution is not a perfect document, it has existed as the U.S.’s governing document for over two-hundred years, albeit...
Anti-Refugee Sentiment in Germany by Ruth Selipsky

Anti-Refugee Sentiment in Germany by Ruth Selipsky

by Ruth Selipsky | Apr 21, 2019 | University of Chicago

Since Germany’s reunification in 1990, the former East and West have been united under a single constitution: the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany. It was first passed in West Germany in 1949 following World War II, and has since been amended to apply to...
Erosion by the Polarized Judiciary: Has the United States Supreme Court already failed? by Kenneth Coleman

Erosion by the Polarized Judiciary: Has the United States Supreme Court already failed? by Kenneth Coleman

by Kenneth Coleman | Apr 21, 2019 | University of Chicago

The Bush v. Gore (2000) decision has been scrutinized as the most partisan decision by the Supreme Court, arguably in history, but certainly for the last several decades. Justice John Paul Stevens in his dissent states “the identity of the loser [of the 2000...
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