Democracy in Action. U.S.A.

American democracy is based on the principle of majority rule. In a democratic legislative body, decisions are made by voting. In the U.S.,voting is not just a tool for selecting political leaders and passing laws. It is also a way of making decisions in the business world, in social groups , in schools, and even within the family. Americans believe that people should take a part in making the rules they must live by. American children are introduced to the ideas of majority rule and representative goverment at a early age. Many families hold weekly meetings to determine household rules and activities. Most schools have student councils whith elected representatives so that students can voice their opinions about school regulations and activites. In the adult word, all kinds of organizations (unions, religios groups, ect.)elect officers and make decisions by voting. In publicly owned companies, stockholders elect the directors.