What is your first idea for strengthening the democratic system 

· To begin this assignment, I want you to propose two specific, concrete ideas or suggestions that you believe would strengthen the democratic system of the United States.  For this discussion assignment, I want you to divide the initial discussion post into two distinct parts: 

· What is your first idea for strengthening the democratic system of the United States?

. Clearly explain your logic and reasoning for this first public policy that is attempting to address the challenges to democracy facing the United States.

. There are no right and wrong answers here, but there are well discussed and explained ideas as well as poorly discussed ideas. 

· What is your second idea for strengthening the democratic system of the United States?

. Again, clearly explain your logic and reasoning for this first public policy that is attempting to address the challenges facing democracy in the United States. 

. There are no right and wrong answers here, but there are well discussed and explained attitudes and opinions as well as poorly discussed and explained opinions and attitudes. 

. Make sure this point is very clearly different from the indicator you wrote about above in point #1. 

· This initial small group discussion entry should be approximately 200-250 words long, broken into two paragraphs.

· Keep any introductions you write for this discussion short – you are graded almost completely on your ideas, not your ability to restate the challenges facing democracy in the US.

· One thing you want to ensure is balance – the length of your writing on your first idea should be roughly the same as the length of writing on your second idea.