Challenges to American Democracy are discussed within this website, along with sociological views of government. ThinkQuest semifinalist.

Details how 'the essence of Democracy' the way Greeks from antiquity meant it and lived it is the exact opposite of our so-called 'democracies' of today.

An organization dedicated to helping progressives participate in launching ballot intiatives and democratic action.

One of the four bureaus that comprise the Office of the Under Secretary for Global Affairs. Responsibilities include promoting democracy worldwide, formulating U.S. human rights policies, and coordinating policy in human rights-related labor issues.

'Main Objectives are to promote democratic and free-market values, to publicize the major achievements of Western democratic thought, and to encourage a non-partisan theoretical analysis of the problems of the post-communist transition process in Georgia and the Caucasus region.'

Scientologist site on democracy and political philosophy.

Founded in 1975 to promote a U.S. foreign policy that reflects democratic values.

Provides information to the public about the impact of voting systems on political representation, proportional representation, voter turnout, and the influence of money in elections.

A non-profit, non governmental, institution dedicated to policy-oriented scholarship on questions of democratic development and peace-building in West Africa. Site includes press releases, strategy statement, current projects and publications, and partner organizations.

A non-profit, multi-national research institution on participatory democracy, with focus on the impact of information technologies. Site lists activities, research areas, papers, and events.

A non-partisan organization of volunteer international election observers based in Victoria, British Columbia. Site describes activities in Latin America, lists goals and objectives, and provides application form.

A Stanford University project studying emerging democracies. Features a large directory of Internet resources, a collection of syllabi from leading democracy scholars, and seminar papers.

Promoting the development and sustainability of online civic participation and democracy efforts around the world through experience, outreach, and education.

An Open Society Institute initiative supporting civil society coalitions around the world that promote democratic reforms.

An independent, non-profit, non-partisan Canadian citizen advocacy organization seeking to empower Canadians as voters, citizens, taxpayers, and consumers.

Introduces the book 'Toward an Ethic of Citizenship Creating a Culture of Democracy for the 21st Century'.

A Washington based non-profit, nonpartisan organization focused on strengthening and enhancing the fundamental principles of democracy, and freedom in Africa.

Information and statements from the movement, with a discussion forum.

Objective is to promote and advance sustainable democracy and to improve and consolidate electoral processes world-wide.

The Indonesian Page of People Movement for Justice and Democracy.

Supports the process of democratisation in young democracies. Based in The Hague, Guatemala and Maputo (Mozambique).

The world organization of parliaments. Site about parliamentary democracy, elections, human rights, participation of women in politics, and about how it all works on the level of national legislative institutions and internationally.

Non-partisan Washington, DC-based group which conducts programs outside the United States to promote democracy and strengthen free markets and the rule of law. Site lists activities, volunteer opportunities, links, and historical speeches.

An independent endeavor to make scholarly ideas and information on democracy more accessible, housed at Indiana University. Links to political and activist resources as well as constitutions, elections, human rights, and regionally oriented sites.

A plan to transform the ruthless competition of globalization into global cooperation.