Gerken, Heather K., 1969-

The democracy index : why our election system is failing and how to fix it / Heather K. Gerken. - Princeton : Princeton University Press, c2009. - x, 181 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [143]-171) and index.

The perverse politics of election reform. Why [we think] elections are run badly, and what to do about it. -- The promise of data-driven reform -- The politics of reform and the promise of ranking -- Is the game worth the candle? -- Getting from here to there in miniature. Making the democracy index a reality -- Conclusion: getting from "here to there" Redux.

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Voting--United States.
Elections--United States.
Voter registration--United States.
Votación--Estados Unidos.
Elecciones--Estados Unidos.
Registro de votantes--Estados Unidos.
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