The most widespread wave of democratization that Latin America has experienced in its history occurred at the end of the cold war. Two decades later concerns about corruption, low levels of participation, and institutional designs weakened the democratic system. Today, Latin America’s major challenge is ensuring democratic governess. The democratic evolution in Latin America is fascinating. Latin America was on its way to implementing democracy and now it is struggling to make sure it stays when it
through peaceful, non-violent means. In spite of periodic economic downturns, America has upheld a fair democratic “system that gives everyone a voice and gives equal weight to everybody's vote” (Edwards, 2012). Hence, Americans are able to contribute to policy-making and the government, in consultation with the people, can devise the best solutions that are fair and effective. However, the reality of the American democracy is not as rosy, with various special interests preventing the government from
made fools of ourselves in Vietnam, Iraq, and now Afghanistan, parading a Navy that is easily defeatable by Chinese and Russian (possibly Iranian as well)…allowing our manufacturing sector to be hollowed out, and having the world's largest trade deficit, most expensive health care system, highest level of military expenditures, and a fumbling school system - who are we to tell anyone what to do?
statue and what it meant for immigrants coming to America. The meaning behind what Lady Liberty stood for back then versus what she stands for today is quite different. Looking at each individual part of Lady Liberty, her crown, her torch. They all have a meaning. She stands for freedom and democracy, she symbolizes change and growth and a second chance for those that are leaving their homes in search of a brighter future. Immigrants come to America with hopes and dreams of success, success that they