democracy development criteria analysis What is the thesis (main argument) of the reading?

What evidence does the author provide to support their argument? What value(s) does the author promote?

How do they define those value(s)? What is human nature, individually and collectively? What form of “government” is best?

Why that is form preferable? Who should participate in politics? Who should be excluded? What are the grounds for inclusion or exclusion?

Do you find the author’s argument compelling? Why or why not? How do the issues raised in the reading relate to a current political issue?

How does this reading relate to other readings or themes in the course? How democracy has become a flawed democracy in terms of USA democracy?