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In my opinion I think that we are somewhat in democracy because of which the government or the majority that could prevent the citizens from voting for their elected representatives also their shouldn't let the citizens show their Id if their going to vote for their elected representatives but likely their some that we should show it if any case that the Americans vote double. We do somewhat live In a democracy.

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Yes because their shouldn't be a reason why they suspend or even prevent the voter that they vote for their elected plus it the government or majority that they choice who should be elected for their country. It should be what the citizens wants their elected representatives for their country

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No because all the Americans are all Democracy but the voters were unfair because of the Gerrymandering cause the vote were all splits and would have two different groups that would vote differently for their election

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No, not all of the United States functions as a true democracy. Despite being a representative democracy where voters elect representatives to act on their behalf, there are significant restrictions on equal participation. Gerrymandering, voting suppression, and campaign finance regulations that allow a disproportionate degree of influence from influential individuals and corporations undermine the concept of fair representation. The Electoral College system further distances the government from the people's decision by allowing the outcome of a presidential election to diverge from the public vote. These components highlight how the American political system differs from the concept of a true democracy. True democracy requires a system in which every citizen's voice is equally valued and heard.

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we do not live in a democracy based on my understanding of voter suppression. Preventing members of a certain race or group from exercising their right to vote is known as voter suppression. Everyone should be accepted in a democracy, regardless of their race, nationality, skin color, etc. This voting method is not seen as fair or equal. Voting is not available to some groups of individuals. Since other individuals are able to vote and voice their opinions while certain groups are denied the opportunity to do so, this constitutes discrimination against those who are unable to do so.

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Gerrymandering interferes with fair representation by enabling politicians to redraw district lines in favor of one party. Gerrymandering allows politicians to select their own voters, when in a true democracy, citizens should select their representatives. By decreasing competition and stifling minorities and underrepresented communities, this strategy skews election results and impacts democracy.

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Gerrymandering interferes with fair representation by enabling politicians to redraw district lines in favor of one party. Gerrymandering allows politicians to select their own voters, when in a true democracy, citizens should select their representatives. By decreasing competition and stifling minorities and underrepresented communities, this strategy skews election results and impacts democracy.

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Voter ID laws raise questions about fair representation since they potentially limit voting rights, particularly for underrepresented groups. Every eligible citizen should have an equal chance to vote in a true democracy, yet low-income and minority voters are disproportionately affected by stringent ID requirements. As a result, these laws erect obstacles that call into question America's general democratic character.

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Voter ID laws raise questions about fair representation since they potentially limit voting rights, particularly for underrepresented groups. Every eligible citizen should have an equal chance to vote in a true democracy, yet low-income and minority voters are disproportionately affected by stringent ID requirements. As a result, these laws erect obstacles that call into question America's general democratic character.

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Since state voters can choose the electoral votes, I believe we do live in a democracy because the electoral college is only used to select presidential candidates or a system of presidential election process, which would mean that the people would want to push for the presidency to be decided.

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Since state voters can choose the electoral votes, I believe we do live in a democracy because the electoral college is only used to select presidential candidates or a system of presidential election process, which would mean that the people would want to push for the presidency to be decided.

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In a democracy, the people have the authority to decide how the nation is run and to select its leaders. On significant matters, it enables everyone to vote and have a voice. Everybody's rights and opinions are recognized in a democracy.

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The U.S. is democratic since citizens are allowed to vote in a bid to choose their leaders. Some rules make the voting unfair. The Electoral College make sures that the winner is not the one with the most votes. Voter ID acts make it hard for some citizens to vote. Gerrymandering changes maps to ensure that some leaders continue to be in power. Voter suppression makes it hard for some people to vote. A real democracy should provide equality to all votes. So yes we do have a democracy and yet it is not always equal.

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The U.S. is a democracy but there is voter suppression which create more obstacles for people to vote. Some of the regulations make voting harder like having fewer places to vote or waiting a long time. Some are discouraged from choosing their own leaders. Democracy should not be hard for anyone to vote.

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America is democratic but voting is unfair because of gerrymandering. It happens when politicians design maps in a smart way so that their side can win and That makes some votes not equal like other votes. So all people don’t have the same opportunity to choose their leaders

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We do not live in a democracy because us the people are supposed to be allowed the freedom to pick who we want president not what the state or the government decides just because they fit a list of requests

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We don’t live in a democracy because a small group of powerful people control most decisions. The collage elections and policies more than regular people. Many important choices are made by unelected officials in secret. The media limits what we see and hear, shaping our opinions. Voting is also unfair, with rules that keep power in the hands of a few.

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The U.S. is a democracy but it is harder for some to vote under the voter ID law. Under this law you have to show a special document like a driver's license in order to cast your vote. Some people do not have this document so they cannot vote as easily. This means that not everyone has the same chance to choose their leaders.

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The U.S. is democratic yet due to the Electoral College it is not exactly a direct vote. During a presidential election citizens vote but they vote to elect electors who decide. This opens up the potential for a candidate to get the most people's votes but lose the election. So while people do have some power the system is not honestly a democracy.

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Democracy what I think it means when people vote so they can choose their leaders and also have a right to say in making rules

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I believe we live in a democracy as the people of the united states still hold power. Decisions made by the government are still impacted by the people who live here. Even with gerrymandering, the electoral college and Voter ID laws I believe the united states is still is a democracy as things such as the electoral college are mostly for the people and votes matter on their decisions. Voter ID laws simply add security to votes and makes sure everything is fair. Most things listed doesn’t block or makes someones vote less valuable. A majority of these things make the democracy system cleaner which is why i believe the United states is a democracy.

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I believe Voter suppression is a major flaw in the democracy system in the United states. This blocks many people from voting which goes against what democracy is meant to be. This is something that effects many people. I believe based on this we don’t live in a democracy.

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Gerrymandering allows politicians manipulate many of the votes.  which is unfair and should be changed as this weakens democracy in the United states as a whole. Allowing politicians to have more voting/political power than others is unfair. Based on gerrymandering i believethis isn’t a democracy.

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El gerrymandering puede manipular fácilmente nuestros votos con dinero para permitir que el otro candidato gane, lo cual es injusto y realmente contrario a las reglas. Destruye todo el propósito de votar. Las identificaciones de los votantes pueden impedir que ciertas personas voten, pero honestamente creo que es lo mejor para nuestra seguridad y para una votación justa. Sí, parece que no querrían que ciertas personas votaran, pero es mejor conocer a la persona y sus antecedentes, ya que podría hacer que fuera injusto. El colegio electoral permite que un candidato gane incluso si el otro obtuvo la mayoría de los votos populares. Y lo que he entendido hasta ahora es que vivimos y no vivimos en una democracia. No vivimos en una democracia porque, si somos honestos, nos hemos arrastrado a un pozo profundo del que ahora no podemos salir. Los presidentes están tomando decisiones que no nos afectan positivamente y no estamos haciendo nada al respecto. Vivimos en una democracia.

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Una democracia es un lugar en el que se escucha la voz de todos y nadie queda excluido por su raza, religión, creencias, etc. Pero la sociedad en la que vivimos hoy en día tiene una supresión del derecho al voto y contradice todo el significado de la democracia, porque la supresión del derecho al voto impide que ciertos grupos de personas voten debido a su raza, etnia o religión. Los principios básicos de la democracia, como la igualdad de acceso a las urnas y el derecho a participar en el proceso electoral, se han visto debilitados por la supresión del derecho al voto.

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Según mi interpretación del gerrymandering, no vivimos en una democracia; si se manipularan los votos, serían unas elecciones injustas porque el gobierno te manipularía para que te eligiera a ti y te obligara a elegir lo que ellos quieren y no lo que tú quieres elegir. El gerrymandering es el máximo ejemplo de corrupción que recorre nuestro sistema de gobierno.Los funcionarios del gobierno podrían distorsionar deliberadamente el recuento de votos para que caiga a su favor disminuyendo la influencia del número de votos y sesgándolo hacia otro, en lugar de permitir que el pueblo elija como quiera. Por lo tanto, se convierte en una no democracia debido al uso ilegal del poder para suprimir o limitar el voto del pueblo.

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No because votes should not be suppressed in general in order for this country to be a democracy instead of a republic where the government decides who gets elected or who gets put where

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This is not a democracy because the people should be able to decide who gets elected instead of the government this completely contradicts what a democracy is

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We in fact do not live in a democracy because it's not what the people want it can be at times what the electoral college might want and they disregard the people

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Democracy is when all the people get to decide and every vote matters not just what the electoral college wants or what money wants it's what the people wants

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Democracy, fundamentally built on the idea of rule by the people, is a false narrative for many reasons. For one, the electoral college, in the U.S. government, is able to overturn the popular vote, and can be taken advantage of by a candidate to win unfairly. Another reason is my understand of voter suppression, used to silence underrepresented communities to continue cycles of systemic issues like racism, and economic inequality.

In conclusion, the United States isn’t ruled by the people because of it’s restrictions and it’s proneness to corruption by political candidates.

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Voter suppression goes against everything democracy stand for. Democracy, standing as the whole population chooses an elected candidate, is jeopardized through with voter suppressing . Silencing certain communities to favor a political party, goes against the importance of votes in elections, sways in a politician’s favor, and doesn’t elect a representative that people genuinely voted for.

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Gerrymandering allows politicians to manipulate district boundaries to favor one party, undermining fair representation.In a true democracy, voters should choose their representatives, but gerrymandering lets politicians choose their voters instead. This practice distorts election outcomes, making the system less democratic by reducing competition and silencing minorities/unrepresented communities.

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Voter ID laws can restrict access to the ballot, especially for unrepresented groups, raising concerns about fair representation. In a true democracy, every eligible citizen should have an equal opportunity to vote, but strict ID requirements disproportionately impact low-income and minority voters. Therefore these laws create barriers that challenge the overall democratic nature of the United States.

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The United States in theory seems like a

democracy, but the Electoral College complicates its democratic nature. While citizens vote for the president, their votes are filtered through electors, meaning a candidate can win the presidency without winning the popular vote giving way for corruption. This system gives disproportionate influence to smaller states and swing states, making some votes more impactful than others causing an unfair overturn.

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issues like gerrymandering, voter suppression, or the influence of money in politics can make it harder for the system to be fully democratic. We do live in a system that is meant to be a democracy, there are ways in which it doesn't always work perfectly for everyone. It's important for people to be aware of these problems and work to improve the system so that democracy can be as fair and equal as possible.

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everyone is supposed to have the right to vote and have their voice heard in elections. But voter suppression is when certain groups of people are unfairly blocked from voting. For certain races, ages, or communities by limiting voting locations, requiring strict IDs, or spreading lies about voting procedures.

When voter suppression happens, it takes away people's ability to fully participate in democracy which makes elections unfair because not everyone has the same chance to vote. So, we technically live in a democracy, voter suppression can make it seem like some voices are more important than others, which isn’t how a true democracy should work.

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In a democracy, people are supposed to have the power to choose their leaders through free and fair elections. However, gerrymandering messes with this idea. Gerrymandering happens when political parties or leaders change the boundaries of voting districts to make it easier for their party to win, even if it's not really what the voters want. This can make elections unfair because it gives one party an advantage, even if they don't have the most support from the people.

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I think we do love in a democracy but it isn’t perfect. There are issues like voters suppression and gerrymandering that can affect fairness. Some people feel these issues undermine the true spirit of democracy. Overall our system is democratic but there’s always room for improvement in our world. We aren’t going to live like this forever someone or something will change these rules.

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Voters suppression makes it harder for some people to vote which can make democracy worse. It could have strict vote rules, or unfair challenges to voters. A true democracy should make sure everyone can easily and fair participation in elections.

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ᥬ༅ೄྀ Jennifer

〖In provided sources reflecting our inquiries it doesn’t indicate  that as a country we at a developing stage of democracy in accordance with the following criticisms and greedy policies plans. I disagree that we have the safest voting procedure. The voting process has negative aspects , the public has insignificant power to shape the government decisions accountable by these corruptions. Despite  the fact that every vote in a democracy has the same significance and that everyone has the opportunity to vote without fear of repercussion ; judgement . voter suppression and Gerry mandering perpetuate the idea that those in power are biased. Citizens have limited influences and restrictions , lacking the transparency. By deceiving people from their positions or adopting a clever plan to eliminate competition, elected officials are disregarding the demands of the general population in order to benefit themselves.

does not promote the appeal for votes or their representatives to combine the many demands of each neighborhood toward a cohesive policy, people are not encouraged to visit the ballot and are frequently ignored / denied permission . Strict voter identification rules are one way of achieving this.The Electoral College system is an area of concern since it can result in a presidential candidate winning without the most votes , In order to guarantee that the voting process is equitable and representational of all residents, it is mandatory that the issues be addressed.

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Gerrymandering lets politicians change voting maps to have it their way and this makes elections unfair. This can weaken democracy by giving some people more political power than others. A real democracy should have fair elections where everyone’s vote matters equally. So yes

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Suppressing the ability to vote is a major issue, and it is important to recognize that there are no benefits to doing so. The inequality of excluded groups, such as people of color ,those with low incomes, and those with disabilities, can result from voter suppression laws and practices. They might be viewed negatively since they don't meet the standards for capacity, and their  appeal doesn't have no significance for them. Strict suppression measures can lower voter turnout, especially among minority groups. The basic principles of democracy, such as equal entry to the voting and the right to take part in the electoral process, have been weakened by voter suppression.

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Voter id laws make it harder for some people to vote which can limit democracy. People who support say these laws prevent voting fraud while some argue they have a different saying. A true democracy should have voting easy and fair for everyone.

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A process of altering the boundaries of electoral districts in order to give advantage to one party or group over another is generally referred to as gerrymandering.Gerrymandering aids in retaining of politicians by Changing the boundaries to exclude opponents from their district and incorporate more supporters They have an easier time gaining re-election as a result. They lessen their chance of losing the election by doing this. It keeps its power and influence. By creating a one-party partition district, it unfairly benefits one party in winning. denies voting minorities their authority. In order to influence district, limitation, or territory boundaries for their own gain, several groups collaborate in gerrymandering. Due to their lack of support for other minorities, it interferes with district boundaries to reduce the voting power of ethnic minorities. This is risky since their opinions make them less willing to make changes for the good of the general public. The failure of the community to provide for their needs will result in their wrath.

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No because it doesn’t matter what the people vote for. Each state has its own main voters to elect president.

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This means people have the power to make decisions about their government. They can vote for leaders and have a say in laws. It’s like a group decision where everyone’s voice matters.

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Based on all our units we have learned and all our class discussions revolving around this topic, i believe that we do NOT love in a democracy. This is because we have soo much problems in the society we live in now and all that needs to be fixed in order for us the people to have more control in the way we want to live. There are many violations of our rights when it comes to voting , while in a democracy everybody is allowed to vote and no discrimination is allowed because everybody’s voice is heard no matter what. But due to voter suppression and , gerrymandering and other variables it prevents us to live in a democracy and it makes it harder for everybody to vote and to have a choice. So to answer the question we do not live in a democracy and are far from even becoming that as a society , and everybody needs to have there own voice and stand up for there rights.

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We do not live in a democracy after knowing what voter suppression is because of all the restrictions and barriers it comes with. A democracy is where everybody’s voice is heard and where nobody is left out due to there race, religion , beliefs, etc. But the society we live in now has voter suppression and contradicts the whole meaning of democracy, because voter suppression stops certain groups of people from voting due to there race , ethnicity, religion, and all the above , which makes it difficult for all peoples voices to be heard and it is a violation of our rights of having freedom of speech.

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Based on my understanding of Gerrymandering than we do not live in democracy, if votes were manipulated then it would be an unfair election because you’d pretty much get manipulated into what the government wants you to choose and not what you wanna choose yourself.

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Based on my understanding on Voter ID Laws, we do not live in a democracy. I say this because if one were to have to get id to vote then many people wouldn’t vote especially not having ids of anything like that. you’d have less people voting when ID because we want all to vote no matter what to get everyone opinion.

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With my understanding of gerrymandering, it does not lead me to believe that we live in a democracy. This is because gerrymandering is the manipulation and the power to support and influence one party more than the other . This is unfair to the people’s votes because literally it’s changing people’s minds amd making them choose what the government wants and it’s not the people’s honest beliefs.

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We do not live in a democracy based on Voter Surpression. Based on my understanding of Voter Surpression, it is multiple tactics that are used to try and prevent a certain group or demographic of people to vote. Based on this understanding, Voter Surpression could be used to discriminate against certain groups of people

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Based on my understanding of the class lessons, we do not live in a democracy. Some people might disagree but theres things such as gerrymandering, voter id laws, the electoral college, etc that can tell us otherwise. Gerrymandering can easily manipulate our votes with money to let the other candidate win which is unfair and really against the rules. It defeats the whole purpose of voting. Voter ID’s can restrict certain people from voting but i honestly think it’s best for our safety and for fair voting. Yes, it does seem like they wouldn’t want certain people to vote but it’s better to know the person and their background as it could make it unfair. The electoral college allows one candidate to win even if the other had the most popular votes. Things like that could make people think the voting system is not really fair and possibly go against the rules.

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From my understanding I do not believe that we live in a democracy in certain circumstances I would say we have some power but not for all , we are restricted in many ways and we are over looked. The people don’t vote on every issue, and the higher ups get the over all choice weather they feel the need to make decisions on people’s behalf’s.

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Based on my understanding of Voter suppression we do not live in a democracy because, voter suppression is when only a group or certain individuals can vote while the rest can’t, and if that were the case then what is the progress we have done from years/centuries back, it’s tactics to stop specific individuals from voting

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i would say that we still do not live in a democracy even with voter I.D laws. This is because voter I.D laws create even more barriers and more restrictions for certain groups of people which make it even harder for all of our votes to be counted. I feel like this creates more power to the government instead of us the people because even though i know these laws are meant to make it so everybody has a fair chance to vote amd to see who is eligible to vote and not , it also causes more problems for the people..

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No because while the voter chose their elected for their president the head of state or government will decide the elect president for their country 

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No because while the voter chose their elected for their president the head of state or government will decide the elect president for their country 

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based of my understanding and what i have so far gathered is that we do and don’t live in a democracy. We don’t live in a democracy because if we are being honest we have dragged ourselves into a deep pit, that’s now one can’t get out of. the presidents are making decisions that don’t affects us positively and we are doing nothing about it. we do live in a democracy because we are literally the once’s who voted for said president to be the one who “rules” us. 

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based of my understanding and what i have so far gathered is that we do and don’t live in a democracy. We don’t live in a democracy because if we are being honest we have dragged ourselves into a deep pit, that’s now one can’t get out of. the presidents are making decisions that don’t affects us positively and we are doing nothing about it. we do live in a democracy because we are literally the once’s who voted for said president to be the one who “rules” us. 

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We do not live in a democracy based on Gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is the process of manipulating the boundaries of a district to favor a certain group of people. This means that we do not live in a democracy as some people do not get a say in how many representatives they get

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No, gerrymandering can manipulate peoples votes which can lead to the other political candidate to win. This is unfair considering the fact that votes are supposed to be equal and fair, it goes against the rules.

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With the voter Id I will say that we don't in a democracy because their a reason why the voter have to show their Id to see their identity so that they don't vote more need once

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Based on my understanding, we do not live in a democracy, electoral college vote is more powerful than the votes of the people that are supposed to be the advocates for what we want and need, doing the right thing to keep going forward, if we have a vote that can manipulate and cancel out all other votes then that truly isn’t a fair system 

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Based on my understanding, we do not live in a democracy, electoral college vote is more powerful than the votes of the people that are supposed to be the advocates for what we want and need, doing the right thing to keep going forward, if we have a vote that can manipulate and cancel out all other votes then that truly isn’t a fair system 

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I would say that we are not don't live in a democracy after understanding what the electoral college is. This is because the electoral college is a more important vote and stance that the government looks more at. Meaning that the peoples votes don’t really count as much and this world we live in is all easily controlled and biased.

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No. Based on my understanding, the electoral college makes the final decision once the people have voted. The electoral college allows a president to win the votes even if they did not win the most popular vote.

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I believe that we don’t live in democracy because of the voter law IDs that where in placed . The voter ID laws are placed down to avoid voting fraud and to avoid voter’s from voting in other people’s identities

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No we do not live in a democracy because of the voter suppression/voter ID laws that doesn’t allow certain groups of people to vote. also gerrymandering which can manipulate people’s votes and make the election unfair. democracies should be equal and fair for everyone.

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|^┆•No totally, its structure prevent voter fraud. Numerous forms of fraud can be prevented to avoid invaluable support flaws. including impersonating another voter, preventing noncitizens from voting, and banning out-of-state residents or individuals enrolled in numerous areas from doing so. Having to confide viewpoint of someone who was charged to vote can also help to eliminate scams on the system. Having the judgement of an individual that is uninformed of the citizens life style shall not determine.this source guarantees that only eligible voters cast vote may improve public trust in the democratic process. Critiquing is an element that goes against / neglecting  variety of groups during the election. Not permitted / barrier to  minority groups, including racial and ethnic minorities  or duel nationalities are particularly affected by voter ID legislation and are unable to fully access these services upon their essence. In aspect they are bias prejudice. States could be discriminated by creating an absence for that commune. These principals are against human rights violating the contribution of their innovation. Doesnt embrace respect at all.

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Las leyes de identificación de votantes requieren que los ciudadanos presenten una identificación en las urnas antes de emitir su voto.Los defensores argumentan que estas leyes previenen el fraude electoral y garantizan la integridad electoral. Los críticos sostienen que desproporcionadamente grupos minoritarios, individuos de bajos ingresos y ancianos, potencialmente perdiendo la participación democrática.

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—Its custom of interference national manner won’t facilitate its support for the people. Electoral collage process is dirty scheme intent that founded Under the Electoral College system, the number of electors in each state is determined by its representative . Voters choose electors who commit to stand by a candidate. Some states have defended the idea that the vote of the entire state will go to the district with the most votes. Its function is land over the people vote. To keep dividing  voting power equal because we all have different population . The candidate who reached the most electoral vote wins the presidency that will choose the fate of the country. Because a candidate can win the presidency without getting the most votes, some suggest that the Electoral College system is unjust. Others contend that the system disregards the votes of citizens in states that are powerless to vote and gives key states have an excessive amount of influence. Despite of the electoral collage limit, the candidate can win without the public vote. They prefer the state that prioritizes voting for a particular political party over neglecting their wants and issues.These according follow towards the inequality of justice to the affect their lives with polices that they can’t rely / stabilize.

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We do not live in a democracy based on the usage of voter ID laws and gerrymandering as fair use during elections. They prove to be voter suppressive whether it is at diverting voting numbers, discouraging minorities, or making it difficult for others to reach the achieve. it shows how methods like those are fair game in the American democracy, and how the system isn't held up like it should be and is instead is made to be in favor of others rather then the people in general.

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Based on the concepts and discussions from this unit, I can conclude that we do not live in a democracy but I can also say that there isn't a perfect answer to this. The question of whether we live in a democracy is complicated and doesn't have a simple yes or no answer. While America has many democratic features, there are also some problems that make our democracy imperfect.

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Voter suppression refers to strategies and tactics used to manipulate people from voting or make it more fair to vote. To me I think we don't live in this kind of democracy relating to voter suppression. And to add more to it, I also think that voter suppression reduces the amount of participation in the electoral process.

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I would say we don't live in a democracy for many reasons. For example when it comes to voting people are forced to have identification or else they will not be eligible to vote. Another example is people make it unfair when it comes to the final votes. With gerrymandering officials favor one side and leave the other side at a disadvantage unable to do anything about it. If we we're to live in a democracy voting would be fair for everyone no matter what, and presidents would be voted on by direct popular votes.

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Voter suppression is another example of why we don't live in a democracy because. Voter suppression is a tactic and policy that make it more difficult for certain groups of people to vote. For example tactics that are used is voter ID laws they make it so that people with valid identification are able to vote.

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Gerrymandering is a example of why we don't live in a democracy. Gerrymandering is a form of avoiding fair elections because with Gerrymandering a official can make a voting go into your favor and leave another state at a disadvantage. This also puts certain races at a disadvantage and makes it for extreme candidates to win.

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I would say we don't live in a democracy because. With voter ID laws people are forced to show a form of identification and if you are not eligible to vote then you can't have a say. Although voter ID laws can prevent fraud voting and other violation I think everyone should have a equal say.

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I would say we don't live in a democracy because. With voter ID laws people are forced to show a form of identification and if you are not eligible to vote then you can't have a say. Although voter ID laws can prevent fraud voting and other violation I think everyone should have a equal say.

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I'd personally say we don't live in a democracy based off of Electoral College because. Although Presidents and Vice presidents aren't voted on by direct popular vote, Electoral colleges help with major dominant votes. They make it so the voting is equal for every state and there isn't total dominance.

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I'd personally say we don't live in a democracy based off of Electoral College because. Although Presidents and Vice presidents aren't voted on by direct popular vote, Electoral colleges help with major dominant votes. They make it so the voting is equal for every state and there isn't total dominance.

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Gerrymandering is the practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries to create a political advantage for a particular party or group. Adding on to this, gerrymandering can make voting districts look like strange shapes to group certain voters together. In democracy, it can make some votes count more than others.

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From my perspective of voter ID laws, I don't think voter ID law had no impacts on voter registrations. And I think that having this, we can make sure people will accept their identification. So as for that, I don't think we live in a democracy relating to voter ID laws.

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Voter suppression is not a form of voter suppression is not a form of democracy because it prevents certain types of race or ethnicity from being able to vote . For example the government could make it hard to get to a voting facility and make it difficult to enter for a certain race.

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Voter suppression is not a form of voter suppression is not a form of democracy because it prevents certain types of race or ethnicity from being able to vote . For example the government could make it hard to get to a voting facility and make it difficult to enter for a certain race.

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Based on our Unit concepts, we have a democracy, but it's not perfect. while people can vote and have freedoms, issues like voter suppression and inequality still exist. A true democracy should give everyone an equal voice and opportunity to participate.

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From my perspective of voter suppression we do not live in a democracy, it affects certain groups by there race their disabilities and low income individuals. Controls certain locations to make it difficult for comers to vote and limiting access to working people. Over all restricting and or denying the right to vote, therefore Voter suppression goes against democracy completely .

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Voter suppression makes it harder for some people to vote, which isn't fair in a democracy. In a true democracy, everyone should have an equal chance to vote. When people are blocked from voting, it hurts the idea of a government by the people.

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in my opinion democracy is where the government lets the people have there own opinions and have there freedom of speech on certain situations and let us choose what’s best as a society. This means that us people have power and control on the lives we live due to our rights.

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Gerrymandering happens when voting districts are drawn unfairly to help one party win. This can make elections less fair because some votes count more than others. In a true democracy, everyone votes should have the same power.

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No, the US does not operate as a true democracy in its entirety. Equal involvement is severely restricted, despite the fact that it is a representative democracy in which voters choose representatives to act on their behalf. The idea of fair representation is weakened by gerrymandering, voter suppression, and campaign funding laws that permit a disproportionate amount of influence from powerful people and businesses. A presidential election's result may also differ from the popular vote due to the Electoral College system, further separating the government from the people's choice. These elements draw attention to the difference between the American political system and the idea of a true democracy. A system where each citizen's voice is equally heard and respected is essential for true democracy.

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Voter democracy democracy is not a part of a democracy. Rather its a bypass against minorities that might have the power to sway votes and have an actual voice in their government. Governments would implement other rules and laws to dissuade the people from minorities from voting and the governments would try to twist the rules in their interest through any means necessary. Its just corruption that in some way is legalized as a loophole in the system.

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I think we do live in a democracy since the electoral college is solely based on choosing candidates for president or a system of a presidential election process. This would mean that the people would want to push for the presidency to be decided. For the electoral votes, can be chosen by state voters.

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No we don't live in a democracy because in are citizen are government right and veryone is voting equal and has the right to vote wether way .

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I think  gerrymandering is not a form of democracy due to it being able to influence a certain party to their favor,  for example they might do cracking (diluting the voting power of the opposing party's supporters across many districts) to spread their influence in other districts to be able to win the votes .

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I think  gerrymandering is not a form of democracy due to it being able to influence a certain party to their favor,  for example they might do cracking (diluting the voting power of the opposing party's supporters across many districts) to spread their influence in other districts to be able to win the votes .

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Based on my understanding of Voter ID laws, they can make it harder for some people to vote. These laws require people to show ID, which might be difficult for those who don't have one. In a true democracy, everyone should have an equal chance to vote but these laws can sometimes limit that.

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From my understanding of gerrymandering we the people do not live in a democracy, that system is set up to destroy the American election , disruption by drawing a line in ways that only benefit a certain party by making people choose the another side rather then supporting what they want making elections less fair, taking away the right of power from people limiting certain groups of people , so even if that party seems they will win they may not in the end.

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Voter ID Laws are loopholes made to reduce the voting power/numbers of minorities. This law is not a part of a democracy, rather it is a form of suppression made to restrict other that less able to have access to proper id unable to participate since the government would make ID's difficult to obtain or very far away from the minorities they are trying to dissuade. Therefore making it less likely their vote ever being counted and preventing some form of change in the favor of the people.

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Democracy is what can be explained as a thought of power of the people. It can also mean that majority of people can rule and the rights of others are protected.

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The electoral college is a system in the U.S where voters choose electors who then select the president. This means that, even if a candidate wins the popular vote in a state, they might not win the election if they don't get enough Electoral voters. Some argue this system isn't fully democratic because it doesn't always reflect the will of the people. For example, a candidate can win the popular vote but lose the election. While it's still a form of democracy, it's not a perfect reflection of direct majority rule.

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We do not live in a democracy Supperation because it will be more supperating and not have the right to vote of race, color, or a group and will not be equal to vote.

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we don't live in a democracy based on voter suppression,it means for people who usually don't vote.and making them not vote and mainipulting people not to vote and could ruin the votes.and everyone has the right to vote even of their race and stuff.

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Democracy is a system of government where people have the power to make decisions. In a democracy, citizens vote to choose their leaders and make important choices. Everyone's voice is important, and all opinions are respected. It encourages fairness and equal rights for everyone. Democracy allows people to live freely and take part in shaping their future.

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we do not live in demmoracy when we consider gerrymandering. gerrymandering is not letting voters to vote on their districts and they cheat based on the votes they have.and gerrymandering makes it unfair for the other voters to vote.

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Although it doesn't seem like a democracy, it still poses aspects of the nations ideals of respecting and listening to the people. While the votes of the people aren't completely responsible for the final outcome, they still have a say in the matter. The people responsible for the actual vote, are people of various backgrounds and interest that are representing/chosen by the people and their interest rather than following one biased goal set by only one party. They also are people that are qualified. Thus making it part of a democracy.

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We don't live in a democracy because of the political party and will some times voting unfairly . The manipulating is a electoral and is voting for freedom .

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Based on our unit concepts and class discussions, I believe we don’t live in a democracy. I believe we don’t because of several issues. First, Voter ID Laws make it hard for some people to vote. These laws require people to show special identification, which not everyone has. This will keep many eligible voters from casting their ballots. Second, is gerrymandering. The government draws voting district lines in a way that helps one political party win more often. This means some votes count more than others, which isn’t fair. Third is voter suppression, which involves actions that make it harder for certain groups, mainly minorities, to vote. Lastly, there’s electoral college. Instead of voting directly for the president, people vote for electors who then choose the president. All these issues highlight that our electoral system is not as fair or democratic as it should be. These issues create obstacles that stop many people from having their voices heard and make it seem like every vote counts the same. To really have a democracy, we need to fix these problems so that everyone can take part in making decisions about their government and community.