The Future of American Democracy
A culminating discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing American democracy in the 21st century.
Key Questions
- Critique the current state of American democracy, identifying key strengths and weaknesses.
- Predict the major challenges to democratic governance in the next decade.
- Design innovative solutions to strengthen democratic institutions and civic engagement.
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