In this book, author Kirby Goidel makes the controversial case that the American political system suffers from too much democracy and that the trend toward greater democratization has led to greater citizen frustration, increasing distrust of government, and institutional gridlock.
The author argues that excessive democracy in the American political system has resulted in heightened citizen frustration, growing distrust of government, and significant institutional gridlock. By examining the consequences of increased democratization, the book challenges the conventional belief that more democracy is inherently beneficial, suggesting instead that it may contribute to political dysfunction.