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America Land of the Free

Dismantling Democracy examines democratic structures of government in the United States and around the world. Featuring interviews from across the political spectrum, the three-part series depicts the gradual deterioration of the democratic process. Are we up to the pressing task of preserving democracy?

America Land of the Free

Dismantling Democracy Episode 101 | 56m 42s | CC

In the first of this three-part series, we dive into the history of democracy, its birth and the United States' unique take on this form of government. The episode takes a look at some uniquely American challenges that limit American democracy such as hyperpartisanship, negative partisanship, institutional constraints (gerrymandering, the Electoral College, voter registration) and more.

Distributed nationally by American Public Television