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Forms of Government: Democracy

A topic guide with resources on the major forms of government and political thought.

Democracy

Democracy is defined as "a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting", "a country ruled by democracy", or "an organization or situation in which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights" (Merriam-Webster). 

The United States of America constitutional republic. Our American Government states that "The United States, under its Constitution, is a federal, representative, democratic republic, an indivisible union of 50 sovereign States."

Research & Reference

The Best And Worst Countries For Democracy

Infographic: The Best And Worst Countries For Democracy | Statista You will find more infographics at Statista

Streaming Media

Perspectives

The Crisis of Capitalist Democracy

Judge Posner continues to react to the current economic crisis and reflect upon the impact on our views and reliance on capitalism. Posner helps non-technical readers understand business-cycle and financial economics, and financial and governmental institutions, practices, and transactions, while maintaining a neutrality impossible for persons professionally committed to one theory or another.

30 most democratic countries worldwide according to the Democracy Index in 2020

Website (in.gr). (February 1, 2021). 30 most democratic countries worldwide according to the Democracy Index in 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 07, 2021, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/679796/democracy-index-most-democratic-countries/