How democratic is the US

Question 1

Voting

Answer 1

In 2020 presidential election 67% of voters turned out to vote- Joe Biden being the eventual winner.

Question 2

Voting rebuttal

Answer 2

Due to factors such as citizens having to register themselves to vote + the sheer amount of US elections turnout in the US is lower compared to other similar democracies.
Eg: The US still has a lower turnout than a number of countries such as New Zealand, Germany and Denmark,

Question 3

Freedom Of Speech.

Answer 3

The media heavily criticised many of Trumps executive orders such as the Travel Ban.

Question 4

Freedom of speech rebuttal

Answer 4

Freedom of speech can be infringed upon.
Eg: BLM filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration arguing that the US Secret Service, US Park Police, DC National Guard and US Military Police unleashed pepper spray, tear gas, rubber bullets and flash bombs upon peaceful protesters in 2020.

Question 5

Standing as a candidate.

Answer 5

In 2008 Barack Obama stood as a candidate and became the 1st African American president.

Question 6

Standing as a candidate rebuttal

Answer 6

Certain groups have little representation in US democracy.
Eg: there’s never been a female president and very rarely do women stand for this post.