Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction--Challenges to democracy in a changing world ; Why democracy isn't working well in America or elsewhere -- why having elections isn't enough ; Reforming elections -- why are citizens not voting? ; Reforming Congress -- Why does Congress perform poorly? ; Reforming the executive branch -- is the president too powerful? ; Reforming the federal judiciary process -- is the judiciary shaping legislation? ; Reforming the federal-states relationship -- are the states too independent? ; Reforming political parties -- are the parties too rigid? ; Reforming foreign policy making -- who should make foreign policy? ; Reforming government service -- are government employees efficient and conscious that they are 'Public Servants'? ; Leading with vision and statesmanship -- what will it take to restore democracy? ; Dealing with the major unresolved government policy issues.