Democracy

briefly define democracy and evaluate in detail THREE of the items from the list below that you feel has the greatest impact on advancing democracy in the United States.  (Provide examples to support your answer)

¨  Bill of Rights

¨  1st Amendment rights

¨  Civil War Amendments

¨  Gender Equality

¨  Right of Privacy

¨  Three branches of government

¨  Civil rights cases

¨  Civil liberties cases

¨  Political parties

¨  14th Amendment due process protections

¨  Interest groups

From the list above, select ONE item that you feel has hindered the advancement of democracy?  Provide examples to support your response.  In your conclusion, considering your answer to the first question, explain your role in ensuring an effective democracy? Elaborate your response by describing three things you plan to do to ensure democracy.