Presents varying perspectives on the issue of election reform in the United States, discussing voting rights laws, campaign contributions, and the regulation of television advertisements and campaign coverage, and including a look at the future of American democracy.
Content Note
Voting: the cornerstone of democracy? -- Point: voter rights laws should be strengthened to ensure that each citizen has a meaningful vote -- Counterpoint: measures are needed to prevent manipulation of elections and voter fraud -- Point: money is corrupting American democracy -- Counterpoint: campaign contributions are a vital part of the democratic process -- Point: the government should regulate television advertisements and campaign coverage -- Counterpoint: government restrictions on television advertisements and programming are unconstitutional and undemocratic -- The future of American democracy.