List the eleven (11) bases of democracy identified by Walter E. Volkomer in Chapter 1, “Politics, Democracy, and the American People”. Define each of these and provide examples from current American...

List the eleven (11) bases of democracy identified by Walter E. Volkomer in Chapter 1, “Politics, Democracy, and the American People”. Define each of these and provide examples from current American government and politics demonstrating how these are being sustained or eroded; explain. You will provide a conclusion in the form of an analysis on current events and challenges in American government in light of these eleven bases of democracy. Ensure that your paper has appropriate headings and subheadings and that you cite sources appropriately, including the course textbook from which you identified the eleven bases of democracy.

Clarifications: APA-formatted response means, Times New Roman, size 12 font, 1-inch margin on all sides of the page, a Running head in the document with page numbers in the upper right corner of the pages. For each response, you must have a minimum of a one cited source, and all sources will be listed on the final page (a separate page) of your final portfolio as “References”.

Eleven Bases of Democracy

1. Self-government

2. The social contract

3. Majority rule

4. Minority rights

5. Limited government

6. Democratic Institutions

7. Free elections

8. An organized opposition

9. Free expression of ideas

10. Equality

11. Universal education