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Rise of Democratic Ideas

Rise of Democratic Ideas. Why Study?. Reason #1. Understanding what conditions must be present for a democracy to thrive is vital now that the United States has undertaken to bring democratic practices & institutions to other nations, such as Afghanistan & Iraq…. Reason #2.

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Rise of Democratic Ideas

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  1. Rise of Democratic Ideas Why Study?

  2. Reason #1 • Understanding what conditions must be present for a democracy to thrive is vital now that the United States has undertaken to bring democratic practices & institutions to other nations, such as Afghanistan & Iraq…

  3. Reason #2 • A familiarity with the contributions that religions have made to the democratic traditions may help in the search for a solution to problems in the Middle East…

  4. Reason #3 • An understanding of democracy is important for U.S. citizens. Without the active participation of a democracy’s citizenry, the future democracy becomes uncertain. As Thomas Jefferson warned, “Lethargy is the forerunner of death to the public liberty”…

  5. Reason #4 • The nations of the world are becoming more interconnected. An increasing number of international institutions-such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the International Criminal Court-oversee these new relationships. A knowledge of the democratic tradition is crucial for those who want to ensure that these institutions are operated democratically…

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