Category: Deliberative Democracy

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

Return to “The Rights” table of contents What is the Electoral College, and why is it so undemocratic? The Electoral College, established by the U.S. Constitution in 1787, was designed as a compromise between electing the President by popular vote and election by Congress. While it may have served a purpose in the early years… Continue reading