Can ordinary citizens promote a healthy democracy?

P‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍rompt: Can ordinary citizens promote a healthy democracy? Instructions: After reading the assigned articles, students will compose a 300-400 word short paper. The short paper is not a summary of the readings, but it should be clear from the paper that the course materials were read. Each 300-400 word short paper should (1) include a thesis statement in the first paragraph, (2) analyze the argument, evidence, methods, or implic‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍ations of at least one other reading, a current event, or political phenomenon. As you write, think about the implications for you, your community, the general society as it relates to democracy. Required Format: Complete double-spaced sentences, 12-point font, one-inch margins (top, bottom, sides), correct spelling, and grammar. After you spellcheck and proofread your work, submit your Think Piece document for review and grading‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍.