American Democracy: Promises and Challenges (I) I. Introduction: What is American Democracy? II. The Articles of Confederation: The Government that Failed 1. "A Loose Confederation of States"" 2. A Solution Pregnant with Problems 3. Enemies at Sea and Problems at Home 4. In the Mood for Change 5. The Tipping Point: How a Little Rebellion Changed a Nation III. The Constitutional Convention: A New Nation in the Making 1. The Framers: Philosophers and Politicians 2. Consensus, Conflict and Compromises 3. To Adopt or Not to Adopt; The Battle for Ratification IV. The U.S. Constitution: Principles and Provisions 1. Basic Principles of the Constitution 2. Provisions of the Constitution: The Structure of Government V. Conclusion: How Democratic is the Constitution? American Democracy: Promises and Challenges (11) I. Introduction: A Bad Check for Democracy II. A Nation Still Divided: Race and Political Equality 1. The Long Struggle for Political Equality 2. Toward More Equality: Civil Rights Movement and Affirmative Action 3. The Elusive Quest for Equality III. The New Gilded Age: Rising Economic Inequality 1. The Rich, the Poor and the Growing Gap between Them 2. Economic Inequality and the Bias of Democracy ……
