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Robert Dahl, the late Yale Professor of Political Science proposed five criteria that all good democratic constitutions possess: Below are links to eleven hypothetical amendments, that we believe attain those goals. Just as the first 10 amendments to the Constitution were named the Bill of Rights, these 10 amendments are aptly named the Democracy Bill… Continue reading

Return to “The Rights” table of contents Why is Supreme Court reform necessary? The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and deciding on key legal issues. The problem is that there are no effective checks and balances on the Supreme Court. Poor decisions by the Court… Continue reading

Return to “The Rights” table of contents What is Deliberative Democracy and why do we need it? Deliberative democracy is an approach to democratic governance that emphasizes informed, collective decision-making by ordinary citizens on key issues. Unlike traditional voting, where citizens make choices without necessarily engaging in dialogue, deliberative democracy invites people to come together,… Continue reading