Washington Roundup: This Decade Wasn't Great For Democratic Reform

David Hawkings discusses the past decade's impact on democracy reform. At the federal level, challenges included the Citizens United case, weakened Voting Rights Act, and political gridlock. However, state and local levels saw positive changes, such as tackling gerrymandering and expanding voting rights. The discussion highlights the contrast between federal inaction and state-level progress, with a hopeful outlook for future reforms.

What was a significant Supreme Court case that impacted democracy reform at the federal level?

• Citizens United v. FEC

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Bush v. Gore

• Roe v. Wade

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by democracy reform at the federal level in the past decade?

• Busting of democratic norms by the presidency

• Gridlock in Congress

• Strengthening of the Voting Rights Act

• Citizens United case

What initiative did Michigan voters undertake to address gerrymandering?

• Creating a redistricting commission

• Increasing the number of polling stations

• Implementing a voter ID law

• Abolishing the state legislature

Which state restored voting rights to a significant number of felons?

• New York

• California

• Texas

• Florida

Where can viewers find more information on the top ten democracy reform issues of the decade?

• The Fulcrum's website

• The Library of Congress

• The New York Times

• The White House website