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Describe the main contention of the authors as it relates to how democracies die.

What role do the "rules and norms" of democracy in the U.S. play as it relates to the degradation of democracy?

What role do "separation of powers" and "checks and balances" play in the their assessment of democracies that die?

Overall, do you agree with their conclusions?

  - If you agree entirely, or in part, explain why and go beyond their analysis.

  - If you disagree entirely, or in part, explain why and explain how you think the current political climate in the        United States is merely misunderstood by the authors and other critics.