Reports & E-Journals

Issues of Democracy

	Elections Guide 2004 This journal provides a broad look at the elections—the influential forces at work, the positions of the two major parties, and voting procedures in the United States.
	Access to the Courts: Equal Justice for All In a participatory democracy, it is essential that citizens have faith in their institutions. A judiciary that is seen as fair and independent is an important component in sustaining their trust and confidence. In the early days of the nation, the drafters of the U.S. Constitution debated how best to guarantee a transparent court process and a judiciary free of political manipulation in which those accused of crimes would be given a fair trial with proper legal representation.
	State and Local Government: Adapting to Change This journal examines the vital role played by U.S. state and local governments, and it presents several case studies of how both governments and the people they represent are responding to the challenges they now face.