The American polity is infected with a serious imbalance of power between elites and masses, a power which is the principal threat to our democracy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote highlights a dangerous power imbalance between elites and the general public as a threat to democracy.
- In plain terms
- Too much power with elites harms democracy.
- What can you take from it?
- Power imbalances threaten democratic health.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do we see power imbalances in our country?
- How does this imbalance affect daily life?
Another view
Identifying specific mechanisms of power imbalance can be complex.
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