Democracy Debate

America is known throughout the world for it's excellent Democratic Government, which provides high standards of living for most all of its citizens. Some people would argue that America has been so prosperous because it is one of the only nations in the world with a true two-party system of government. Popular sovereignty, political equality, and liberty all require a supportive economic and social environment, which I believe, would be achieved more easily through a …

…one that plays the most central part in theories of democratic control through elections, is the act of voting.(p274) Adding third parties and using forms of election such as proportional representation will please everyone and the government will function better as a result. We should not wait any longer to act upon this issue. More political parties entering into power will be an important key to the success of this nation in the future.