How Democratic Is American Democracy?
The NPR Politics Podcast
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The Entrenchment of Minority Rule in American Democracy
This chapter examines how the Senate and Electoral College reinforce minority rule in the U.S., empowering smaller states at the expense of political equality. It highlights the risks of political gridlock and potential citizen disillusionment by 2040 due to this structural imbalance.
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