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U.S. Government's Democratic Deficit

Updated 2026-05-13 09:20 UTC 1 source Negative

NPR discusses the concept of 'competitive authoritarianism,' suggesting that America may no longer be a liberal democracy but instead is slipping into a form of government where democratic norms are eroding.

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Is the U.S. slipping into 'Competitive Authoritarianism?'

What form of government do we have in America now? Some scholars say it is no longer liberal democracy, but "competitive authoritarianism." NPR's Frank Langfitt explains the term and its origin.

2026-05-13 09:00 UTC