The "Decline in Democracy" given to American citizens during the 20th Century. Liberal democracy that supposedly defines American government is declining.

"The Decline of Democracy"
For Americans, the word "democracy" itself is strong enough to conjure up notions of a nation unhindered by an oppressive government where citizens are able to engage in the freedom of speech, press, and religious choice and practice. So powerful are American pro-Democratic sentiments that it is a common thought that any other country that does not prescribe to a liberal democracy is somehow inferior. Yet as time marches on, the feelings of superiority by American citizens become more and more unfounded. For, right before our eyes, the very notion of democracy,…