Problems in American Democracy

by Thames Williamson

10. What is the importance of individual responsibility in studying the problems of American democracy?

11. Outline clearly the point of view to be maintained in studying these problems.

REQUIRED READINGS

1. Williamson, Readings in American Democracy, chapter v.

Or all of the following:

2. Bryce, The American Commonwealth, vol. ii, chapters ci, cxiv, cxix, and cxxii.

3. Dunn, The Community and the Citizen, pages vii-xii.

4. McLaughlin, Steps in the Development of American Democracy, chapter viii.

QUESTIONS ON THE REQUIRED READINGS

1. What, according to Lord Bryce, are the essential intellectual traits of the masses of the American people? (Bryce, pages 825-826.)