USA - democracy? Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Is US public trust in the govt increasing/decreasing?
A
Since 1960, there has been an overall decrease
2
Q
Why is USA’s demographic freedom declining since 1960s?
A
Vietnam war
Assassination of MLK
Assassination of Pres. Kennedy
Watergate scandal 1972 - exposed abuses of power by members of Nixon administration
Clinton affair
Wars in Middle East
Financial crisis
2020 election - storming Capital
3
Q
Why are global democracy index scores decreasing?
A
2008 recession led to unrest and less strong governance
More insecurity, more extremism
Internet created echochambers, fuel conspiracy, less trust
4
Q
Democracy paradox
A
Democracy can be used to elect leaders who reduce democracy
In the USA:
-voter suppression
-misinformation
-attack on free press
-political polarisation
