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... One essential characteristic of a legitimate democracy is that it allows people to make choices without government intervention. ... Minority rights are also crucial in a legitimate democracy. ... The U.S. ... Because in the U.S. ... Though this apathy is the result of greater freedom in America than in other countries, it ultimately decreases citizens’ incentive to express their opinions about issues, therefore making democracy less legitimate. ... There has been a steady growth of the President’s power since World War II. ... Bureaucracies violate the requirement of a legitimate democracy that public policy must be made publicly, not secretly. ... The legitimacy of the United States government is limited, but in a system of government which was designed not to work, complete democracy is most likely impossible.
Approximate Word count = 1274
Approximate Pages = 5.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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