| Description |
1 online resource (60 pages) : color illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Title from title screen (viewed on Aug. 12, 2008). |
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"Posted December 2007"--HTML title screen. |
| Contents |
Introduction: what is democracy? -- Characteristics of democracy -- Rights and responsibilities -- Democratic elections -- Rule of law -- Constitutionalism -- Three pillars of government -- Free and independent media -- Political parties, interest groups, NGOs, Civil-military relations -- The culture of democracy. |
| Summary |
Democracy in its most basic meaning refers to people ruling themselves. The forms democracy may take are varied, and run from simple, direct town meetings of a few dozen people to elaborate schemes of popular representation for millions. This publications examines how democracy works in the United States. |
| Linking Entry |
Also published in Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, and Persian from HTML home page. |
| Subject |
Democracy -- United States.
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United States -- Politics and government.
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Democracy. (OCoLC)fst00890077
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Politics and government (OCoLC)fst01919741
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Indexed Term |
democracy people GOVERNMENT gt Americans nation readings |
| Added Author |
United States. Department of State. Bureau of International Information Programs, issuing body.
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| Note |
Title from HTML header: USA democracy in brief |
| Gpo Item No. |
0900-E (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
S 20.2:D 39 |
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