America is proud of its democratic values: accountable leaders, honest voting and a free press. But recently Americans have begun to ask Whose Democracy Is It? Join the debate with a week of special coverage on public radio stations and the Web.
Discuss Democracy
Share an example of how democracy works. Explain how you would strengthen democracy, or be a better citizen.
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You Decide
Should the United States replace the Electoral College system with a direct democracy?
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Citizenship Quiz
Based on the INS questions immigrants applying for citizenship, this quiz seems easy. But can you score 100?
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Advanced Citizenship Quiz
Are you a history buff? The quiz is simple if you paid attention in high school. But watch out for the tricky questions.
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My Foreign Policy
What if you were Secretary of State? From PBS and E.thepeople, American Choices poses tough questions about foreign policy and democracy. See where you rank on various scales of democratic values.
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That Democracy Show rlpaulproductions and WAMU - Washington, DC How do American youth deal with politics, power, race, fairness and government? Comedy Central's Mo Rocca hosted this three-hour live special, giving youth a chance to discuss and argue their views of democracy and the culture it has spawned. During the show, listeners joined a live Webcast and online chat about democracy, and called in. |
 
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Whose Vote Counts? American RadioWorks and the Center for Investigative Reporting - St. Paul, MN In the last presidential election, as many as six million votes weren't counted because of antiquated voting machines and confusion at the polls. America pledged to overhaul its voting system, but are we ready for 2004? American RadioWorks and the Center for Investigative Reporting try to find out. (51:45) |
 
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On Deaf Ears KUER FM90 - Salt Lake City, UT If politicians are supposed to represent us, why do we disagree with so much that is done in the name of public good? Producer Jenny Brundin looks at the question of whether we elect politicians for their individual wisdom or their commitment to accurately fight for our views. (7:41) |
 
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Putting the "Riot" Back in Patriotism Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ) Commentator Gwen Macsai takes a look at the notion of patriotism and the feelings it evokes: loyalty, respect and devotion, apathy, skepticism, and desertion. She comes to the conclusion that it's a lot like marriage. (02:07) |
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Catching Up with Granny D: A Humankind Special Human Media/David Freudberg - Belmont, MA At age 90, Mrs. Doris Haddock ("Granny D") walked across America to protest the corrupting effect of big money in our electoral process. Now, at 93, she's on a new journey - this time by car - hoping to leave her 16 great-grandchildren a gift: restored democracy. (29:00) |
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Major funding for Whose Democracy Is It? is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.