In the U.S., Almost No One Votes in Local Elections
Fewer than one in five eligible residents in Los Angeles vote in mayoral elections. In New York City, that figure falls to less than 14 percent. In fact, in 15
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National survey shows voters eager for key electoral reforms
At a briefing on Capitol Hill yesterday, the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation presented new public opinion data that shows American voters are eager for three key electoral reforms that
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Just how many elected officials are there in the United States?
Just how many elected officials are there in the United States in total? It’s an easy question to start answering—you begin with the president and vice president (two), plus Congress
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How democratic are local governments in the United States?
Even though decentralization reforms are something commonly associated with developing and transition countries, even industrialized countries with a long tradition of democratic practice must from time to time assess their
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How democratic are county-level governments in the Commonwealth of Virginia?
May 11, 2018
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Three famous Virginians— James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and George Mason—were leading voices in the drafting of the United States Constitution which made federalism and self-governance cornerstones of American democracy. Although
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How democratic are county governments in the State of Maryland?
Although Americans are more sharply divided along political lines than ever, most Americans agree on the bedrock principles of the American federal system, including the distribution of powers and responsibilities
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