Today, the meaning of democracy is subject to interpretation. Many societies around the world claim to function democratically, calling themselves democracies, often skewing the literal meaning behind the word, "rule by the many," by the people ... between the political parties do not negate the fact that each still holds to ensure the values of the Constitution. Not only is it the uncertain economy and the threat of terror overseas, it is the lack of personal issues being addressed that make the American people leery of the government. Aside from ... also up to the people. This trend also we...

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... was forged not from the fire of the Revolution, but instead from the dynamic changes that occurred during this often-overlooked period. Through detailed analyses of changes in demographics, the economy, politics, and religion, Butler explains the origins of American culture. From its inception, American culture was tempered and enriched by ethnic pluralism. The first English colonists " ... in common with the English colonists (Protestantism, the English language, similar geographic origins) to effectively fuse with the English, forming a new, pluralistic culture found nowhere else in the...

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... fostering flexibility" (p. 15). And the status quo has always been driven by political motivations to perpetuate an underclass to support industry. Throughout the 20th century, when the American economy relied on manufacturing, industry required workers who could perform simple, repetitive tasks requiring little or no education; it was not in manufacturers' best interest to cultivate an educated work force ... . In contrast, the 21st century's shift to an information-based economy necessitates a workforce that is highly literate, technologically adept, and able to think critically to pro...

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