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Answer & Explanation:The early weeks of this course emphasized the integral role that
processes play in democratic governance. While democratic processes are
important to democratic governance, they are sometimes slow and messy
and may seem to be an impediment more than a means for resolving
society’s problems. In addition, the daily operations of the democratic
system create challenges to its very existence. Particular issues and
challenges also may place a strain on democracy. One example is the
tension between liberty and safety related to individual rights and
personal security. Both issues highlight elements of founding democratic
principles, yet they conflict and demonstrate discord within the
microcosm of democracy. As a student of governance and public policy, it
is important that you are aware of how challenges within democracy
might impact day-to-day governance and policy making. Understanding
these challenges may be helpful as you develop strategies to surmount
them as they arise.To prepare for this Discussion:Review
the media piece “Perspectives on the World Speaker Series: Politics in
an Age of Partisanship with Christine Todd Whitman” and think about the
role of partisan politics in democratic governance. Also, consider the
conflict between partisan politics and policy making and how
partisanship might impact policy making in a democratic government.Think
about how the democratic process might hamper or challenge policy
making and consider strategies that might be used to overcome those
challenges.Revisit the Constitution of the United States
(located in the Week 3 Learning Resources) to review democratic
principles. Think about conflicts that may exist among those principles.Peruse the Internet, periodicals, or other current sources of information for current policy issues on the public agenda.Select a current policy issue (other than the one in the media piece) that poses a challenge to governance and/or public policy.Think about how democracy poses a challenge to resolving the policy issue by means of governance and/or public policy.Ref

lect on how we might overcome some of the limitations of democracy.With these thoughts in mind:Write a
brief description of the policy issue you selected. Explain how
democracy poses a challenge to the resolution of the issue by means of
governance and/or public policy. Be specific and provide examples to
illustrate your explanation. Explain how the democratic challenges to
the resolution of that issue might be overcome.If you live outside the United States, explain some of the challenges that democracy does (or would) face in your country.Be
sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to
the Learning Resources while adhering specifically to APA style of
reference.ReadingsGilley, B. (2009). Is democracy possible? Journal of Democracy, 20(1), 113–127.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Santas, G. (2007). Plato’s criticisms of democracy in the Republic. Social Philosophy and Policy, 24(2), 70–89.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Conversi, D. (2007). Democracy, nationalism and culture: A social critique of liberal monoculturalism. Social Compass, 2(1): 156–182. Retrieved from londonessays.com Education (Producer). (2014a). Critiques of and challenges to democracy [Audio file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. In
this media piece, a subject-matter expert discusses how democracy poses
a challenge to the resolution of a public policy issue by means of
governance and/or public policy.Laureate Education (Producer). (2009b). Perspectives on the world speaker series: Politics in an age of partisanship with Christine Todd Whitman [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 40 minutes. “Perspectives on the World Speaker Serires: Politics in an Age of Partisanship with Christine Todd Whitman” Transcript (PDF)Optional ResourcesJenco, L. (2003). Thoreau’s critique of democracy. Review of Politics, 65(3), 355–381.Miller, J. (2002, Aug. 28–Sept. 1). Democratic rhetoric and democratic audiences. Paper presented at the American Political Science Association 2002 Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.