2. Democracy is the idea that government is best when it is run by the people and for the people. America has always prided itself on being the most democratic nation. However,
because America is a representative democracy, there is some debate on whether or not
the nation is always run based on the interests of the people. One Speaker of the House,
Thomas Reed, is quoted saying, "democracy stops at the door of the united states
congress.” How does a representative democracy protect the interests of the people?
What are the dangers of a Representative Democracy?