10 Steps to Repair American Democracy A More Perfect Union [Paperback]

In 10 Steps to Repair American Democracy Steven Hill addresses the problems plaguing the US political system, outlining his ten-step program to improve American democracy. He proposes specific reforms to give voters more choices at the ballot box, boost voter turnout, reduce Senate 'filibustering' and end excessive corporate dominance. In the face of mounting cynicism about the US political system, 10 Steps to Repair American Democracy is a refreshing blueprint for how to resurrect the Founders' democratic vision. It will change the way you think about US politics.Foreword by Hendrik Hertzberg Introduction Double Trouble: The Political Collapse That Preceded the Economic Collapse One Secure the Vote Two Expand Voter Participation Three Increase Voter Choice with Instant Runoff Voting Four Scrap Winner-Take-All Elections Five Direct Election of the President Six Overhaul the US Senate Seven Reclaim the Airwaves Eight Minimize Money's Role Nine Reform the Supreme Court Ten Restore Faith in Government: Government Is Good for You Conclusion Renewing the American Republic Notes Acknowedgments Index About the AuthorPraise for the New Edition:

I have used Hills book from the day it was published. Given the time constraints in an introductory U.S. government course, I cannot imagine doing justice to the topic of repairing our ailing democracy without Hills masterful, clearly explained summary of the American political system and what we as a polity need to do to bring it back to health. The revised introduction in the new edition is alone worth the price of the book. Hill tackles in a systematic way the entire range of ills afflicting our political process and how to fix them.
Elena V. Dorabji, San Jose State University

Praise for the Original Edition:

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