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-A bipartisan call for the return to ethics within both the US government, and the citizenry.

Argues that fairness in participation, and integrity in elections are only methods to improve trust in Government

-Written by former US Congresswoman representing Indiana.

-Has been endorsed by numerous high-profile Politicians, included John Lewis and Leon Panetta.



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The Character of American Democracy is a timely and essential overview of what ordinary citizens and elected officials alike are called upon to do in a democracy that is fueled by a capitalist economy.

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Table of Contents

Foreword (Marcy Kaptur)
Introduction: Ethics are Fundamental to Democracy
Chapter 1: American Character
Chapter 2: Decision-Making with Character
Chapter 3: The Habit of Leading with Character
Chapter 4: Ethics and Democracy
Chapter 5: Democracy, Ethics, and Capitalism
Chapter 6: The American's Character
Conclusion: Strength of Character – Strength of Union
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      Publisher Indiana University Press
      Published 15 September 2020
      ISBN-13 9780253050427
      978-0253050427
      ISBN-10 0253050421
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      Civics and citizenship

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      -A bipartisan call for the return to ethics within both the US government, and the citizenry.

      Argues that fairness in participation, and integrity in elections are only methods to improve trust in Government

      -Written by former US Congresswoman representing Indiana.

      -Has been endorsed by numerous high-profile Politicians, included John Lewis and Leon Panetta.



      Trade Review

      The Character of American Democracy is a timely and essential overview of what ordinary citizens and elected officials alike are called upon to do in a democracy that is fueled by a capitalist economy.

      * Nuvo *

      Table of Contents

      Foreword (Marcy Kaptur)
      Introduction: Ethics are Fundamental to Democracy
      Chapter 1: American Character
      Chapter 2: Decision-Making with Character
      Chapter 3: The Habit of Leading with Character
      Chapter 4: Ethics and Democracy
      Chapter 5: Democracy, Ethics, and Capitalism
      Chapter 6: The American's Character
      Conclusion: Strength of Character – Strength of Union
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