This ideal of representative democracy is a system where elected officials are accountable to and reflect the interests of ...

Map of the United States. The northwestern corner displays an American flag. The lower half of the map displays the U.S. Constitution showing the words, "We the People." John P. Pelissero is director ...

LAGOS – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has faulted the practice of democracy in Africa, saying that what is obtainable is representative democracy where a few people will grab the common wealth.

It is hard enough to promote or save democracy when the public is relatively united in its desire to do so. The experience of the “color revolutions” in former Soviet Republics offers powerful ...