Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Challenges to democracy in a changing world ; Why democracy isn't working well in America or elsewhere -- why having elections isn't enough ; Reforming elections -- why are citizens not voting? ; Reforming Congress -- Why does Congress perform poorly? ; Reforming the executive branch -- is the president too powerful? ; Reforming the federal judiciary process -- is the judiciary shaping legislation? ; Reforming the federal-states relationship -- are the states too independent? ; Reforming political parties -- are the parties too rigid? ; Reforming foreign policy making -- who should make foreign policy? ; Reforming government service -- are government employees efficient and conscious that they are 'Public Servants'? ; Leading with vision and statesmanship -- what will it take to restore democracy? ; Dealing with the major unresolved government policy issues.

In his latest call to arms, Philip Kotler passionately argues that democracy is under grave threat. Too much money has entered politics, and its donors, often billionaires and corporations, now hold too much influence in favor of the 1%. Meanwhile, the voting system is flawed, too few citizens are politically informed, and many don't vote. At the same time, major political parties are unable to agree on policies, Presidents are disempowered, and the real changes needed don't occur. Kotler confronts this gloomy outlook positively with some potential solutions, as well as an invitation for you to get involved in the democratic issues that impact your life. Please visit www.democracyindecline.com for more around the issues raised by the book.