Title from title screen (viewed on June 24, 2002).
Web designer: Min Yao.
"Posted November 2001."
Contents
Introduction : the root principles of democracy / by Melvin I. Urosky -- Constitutionalism : America and beyond / by Greg Russell -- The principles of democratic elections / by D. Grier Stephenson, Jr. -- Federalism and democracy / by David J. Bodenhamer -- The creation of a law in a democratic society / by Gordon Morris Bakken -- The role of an independent judiciary / by Philippa Strum -- The powers of the presidency / by Richard M. Pious -- The role of a free media / by John W. Johnson -- The role of interest groups / by R. Allen Hays -- The people's right to know : transparency to government institutions / by Rodney A. Smolia -- Protecting minority rights / by Tinsley Yarbrough -- Civilian control of the military / by Michael F. Cairo.
File Type
Text in HTML; images in GIF and JPEG.
Summary
This Web site provides visitors with on-line access to news report information that teaches them about the role of democracy in the U.S. government and why democracy is considered to be a difficult, but highly rewarding form of government to enforce. The papers visitors can browse through on the site teach visitors about democratic principles and their historic development in our nation.
