Understanding the Evolution of Democracy in the United States

The video discusses the evolution of democracy in the United States, highlighting key historical milestones such as the expansion of voting rights through movements like Jacksonian Democracy and the Civil War. It also addresses the ongoing struggle for democracy, noting current challenges like voter registration flaws and campaign spending. The video emphasizes the need for reform and the role of public engagement in driving change.

What was the initial limitation on voting rights in the early United States?

• Everyone could vote

• Only white men with property could vote

• Only women could vote

• Only African-Americans could vote

What significant change did the Jacksonian Democracy movement bring?

• It introduced the internet

• It abolished slavery

• It allowed people without property to vote

• It allowed women to vote

What was a major outcome of the Civil War regarding voting rights?

• Voting was restricted to property owners

• Slaves were granted the right to vote

• Women gained the right to vote

• Voting was abolished

What was a significant achievement for women's rights in the early 20th century?

• Women were given equal pay

• Women were allowed to run for president

• Women were given the right to vote

• Women were allowed to own property

What was a key achievement of the civil rights movement in the 1960s?

• The abolition of slavery

• The end of the Cold War

• The meaningful right to vote for African-Americans

• The introduction of the internet

What is one of the current issues facing American democracy?

• Excessive government transparency

• Lack of political parties

• Flaws in the voter registration system

• Too many people voting

How has campaign spending changed in recent decades?

• It has decreased significantly

• It has remained the same

• It has increased fivefold

• It has been eliminated

What has happened to the number of lobbyists in Washington DC in the past decade?

• It has remained constant

• It has been banned

• It has decreased

• It has tripled

What is a consequence of the current political system for politicians?

• They spend most of their time legislating

• They are free from fundraising

• They are not influenced by money

• They spend much of their time fundraising

What often leads to real change in American democracy?

• Apathy among citizens

• Public engagement colliding with broken institutions

• Complete satisfaction with the status quo

• Lack of interest in politics