Download or read book American Democracy in Peril written by William E. Hudson and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2020-02-07 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Democracy in Peril encapsulates the tumultuous state of American politics. By introducing the history of democratic theory in terms of four "models" of democracy, Hudson provides readers with a set of criteria against which to evaluate the challenges discussed later. This provocative book offers a structured yet critical examination of the American political system, designed to stimulate students to consider how the facts they learn about American politics relate to democratic ideals. This new edition incorporates the Trump Presidency and the polarization that has accompanied his leadership.