We often laud democracy as a form of government, but what are its weaknesses?  Lay out what you see as the weaknesses of democratic forms of government and argue whether or not these weaknesses indicate a need to alter our form of government.

What will be an ideal response?

Students' answers may vary.

Political Science

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The plurality electoral system in the United States means that

A. the party system will be competitive. B. every party must be a broad-based coalition. C. politics will be more ideological than it would otherwise be. D. the risk of electoral corruption is less than in Europe. E. smaller parties have a greater chance of winning at least some seats.

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In Gitlow v. New York, the Supreme Court upheld New York's Criminal Anarchy Act

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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