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It is important to understand that we live in a Democratic Republic, not a true Democracy. That means our government is composed of elected people who make decisions, including laws. But it's still a democracy in the sense that we have the right to vote and participate in our governmental process.
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This section of the website provides information on American Democracy and the current threats to that democracy. There are multiple dropdowns from the main menu, taking you to pages discussing the fundamentals of democracy, articles, podcasts, and more.
Democracy in the United States
The United States is a representative democracy. This means that our government is elected by citizens.
Voting in an election and contacting our elected officials are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy.
Citizens vote for their government officials. These officials represent the citizens’ ideas and concerns in government.
Citizens can also contact their officials when they want to support or change a law.
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