Judicial independence, an independent bar to defend our courts and judges, and the separation of our three branches of government are important hallmarks of our democracy. Two important notes from ...

U.S. institutions are still largely functioning. But the deterioration of the country’s political culture is striking — and ...

U.S. Supreme ... judicial rulings, though she acknowledged exceptions. "By and large, we have been a country who has understood that the rule of law has helped us maintain our democracy," she ...

When people in other democracies learn about U.S ... democracy, it’s typically a gradual process where democratic elements deteriorate over time. The backsliding information described problems ...

According to data from NBC, 35% of voters named democracy as their top issue, with 31% citing the economy. Other key issues include abortion ... a direct threat to US democracy and the long ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Roughly 3 in 4 American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy ... candidates to talk about issues he’s more interested ...

Mexico's Planned Judicial Reform Is 'Major Risk' to Democracy, Says US Ambassador MEXICO CITY (Reuters ... they want a judicial system that works if there are problems," he said.